Cedar Springs Middle School vs Creative Technologies Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Springs Middle School
Cedar Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Creative Technologies Academy
Cedar Springs · Charter other · Grades PK–12
302 students
| Measure | Cedar Springs Middle School Cedar Springs, Michigan | Creative Technologies Academy Cedar Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #150 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #5409 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 657 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| city | Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Cedar Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Creative Technologies Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 38.2%).
- •Creative Technologies Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.8).
- •Cedar Springs Middle School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 302.
- •Cedar Springs Middle School is a public school while Creative Technologies Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Springs Middle School better than Creative Technologies Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedar Springs Middle School and Creative Technologies Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Cedar Springs and Cedar Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Springs Middle School: 657. Creative Technologies Academy: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Springs Middle School and Creative Technologies Academy rank in Michigan?
Cedar Springs Middle School is 150th of 485 and Creative Technologies Academy is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).