Cedar Springs Public Schools

The Cedar Springs Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative high school). The district as a whole is ranked 138 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Red Hawk Intermediate, an 8th-grade middle school, has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Michigan middle schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, with significantly above-average test scores. Cedar Springs High School, the district's main high school, also performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan high schools with a 4-star rating and above-average test scores, graduation rates, and spending per student. In contrast, New Beginnings Alternative High School faces challenges, with high chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional support and resources for these students.

The district's elementary schools have more mixed performance, with Cedar View Elementary ranking in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, while the other two elementary schools, Cedar Trails Elementary and Beach Elementary, have stronger academic outcomes. The district's spending per student also varies significantly, with the alternative high school spending nearly $5,000 more per student than the average elementary school, indicating a focus on supporting the unique needs of its alternative school population.