Cherryland Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629 · Elk Rapids Schools
#97 of 485 middle schools in Michigan
#3757 of 15,369 nationally
About Cherryland Middle School
Cherryland Middle School is a public middle located in Elk Rapids, in the Elk Rapids Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 277 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 97th of 485 ranked middle schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 277.
There are 3 schools in Elk Rapids; Cherryland Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cherryland Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherryland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elk Rapids High School
Elk Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 283 m away
Lakeland Elementary School
Elk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 294 m away
Old Mission Peninsula School
Traverse City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
146 students · 10 km away
Rapid City Elementary School
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
70 students · 11 km away
Mill Creek Elementary School
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
0 students · 13 km away
Mill Creek Academy
Williamsburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
233 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
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Washington Middle School
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275 students
Clawson Middle School
Clawson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
Kosciuszko School
Hamtramck · Public middle · Grades 7–8
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Harrison Middle School
Harrison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherryland Middle School a good school?
Cherryland Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 485 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cherryland Middle School rank in Michigan?
Cherryland Middle School ranks #97 of 485 middle schools in Michigan and #3757 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherryland Middle School?
Cherryland Middle School had 277 students in 2025.
Is Cherryland Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Cherryland Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherryland Middle School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Cherryland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.