Summary:
Zip code 49319 is home to a single middle school, Cedar Springs Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and enrolls 657 students as part of the Cedar Springs Public Schools district.
Cedar Springs Middle School is a strong performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking #233 out of 896 Michigan middle schools (74th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school’s standout subject is 8th-grade social studies, where 60.7% of students are proficient—10.4 points above the state average. It also excels in 8th-grade ELA on the PSAT (69.4% proficient vs. 64.8% statewide) and beats state averages in 6th and 7th-grade math and ELA on the M-Step. However, there is one notable weakness: 8th-grade PSAT math proficiency sits at just 29.8%, below the state’s 33.2%. This contrast suggests a targeted opportunity for improvement in upper-level math. The school has also shown impressive year-over-year growth, jumping from the 59th to the 74th percentile in state rankings between 2023-2024 and 2025-2026, with proficiency gains in nearly every subject.
Financially, the school spends $13,721 per student, but maintains a relatively high student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4, indicating funds may go toward resources or support staff rather than smaller class sizes. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at 19.0%, well below the state average of 27.9%, which likely supports consistent academic progress. About 38.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting moderate economic diversity. Since this is the only middle school in the district, its test scores exactly mirror district averages, meaning its performance is a direct measure of the district’s middle school program. For parents, this school offers strong overall academics, particularly in social studies and ELA, with a clear area for growth in 8th-grade math.
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