Summary:
The three elementary schools within Cedar Springs Public Schools—Cedar Trails Elementary School (PK-1), Beach Elementary School (2-3), and Cedar View Elementary School (4-5)—serve roughly 1,342 students in a district ranked in the 79th percentile statewide, using a unique grade-band structure that allows each building to focus on a specific developmental stage.
For parents, the standout school academically is Cedar View Elementary School, which posts the strongest results in the district. Its 5th grade math proficiency (44.8%) exceeds the state average by 12.6 points, and its science scores (49.8%) are nearly 10 points above the state. Cedar View also has the best attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.3%—far below the state's 27.9%. Beach Elementary School also shines in math, with 3rd graders hitting 53.8% proficiency versus 42.9% statewide, though its scores dipped notably from the prior year. Cedar Trails Elementary School stands out for its resource allocation, spending $21,383 per student—about 47% more than the other two schools—to support smaller classes (14.3:1 ratio) for its youngest learners.
District-wide, math is a clear strength, with proficiency running 9 to 13 points above state averages at every tested grade. Science is another hidden gem, while 5th grade social studies (23.8%) is the only area below the state average and dropped 7.3 points year-over-year. Chronic absenteeism improves as students get older (19.5% at Cedar Trails, 13.1% at Beach, 11.3% at Cedar View), and all three schools are well under the state rate. Cedar View Elementary School has also shown steady improvement in its state ranking, climbing from the 61st to the 65th percentile over three years. The main concern is the declining 3rd grade scores at Beach Elementary School, which could affect future cohorts at Cedar View.
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