Serving 176 students in grades 4-5, Cherry Street Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#2116 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cherry Street Intermediate School's ranking?
Cherry Street Intermediate School is ranked #2116 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cherry Street Intermediate School?
176 students attend Cherry Street Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cherry Street Intermediate School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherry Street Intermediate School?
Cherry Street Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cherry Street Intermediate School offer ?
Cherry Street Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherry Street Intermediate School part of?
Cherry Street Intermediate School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools.
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.
How to Appeal School Assignment Decisions in 2026
Learn how to appeal school assignment or zoning decisions before the new school year with step-by-step guidance, timelines, and expert tips.
Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist
A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.
