Cramer Junior High School

Summary:

Cramer Junior High School is a public middle school located in Essexville, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 456. The school is part of the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district, which is ranked 203 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cramer Junior High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 30%, compared to the state averages of 37.5-44%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.47% to 39.25% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Cramer Junior High School generally performs better than some lower-performing schools, such as BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah and Thompson Middle School, which have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism. However, Cramer Junior High School lags behind higher-performing schools like Swan Valley Middle School and Western Middle School in terms of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 313 Pine St
       Essexville, MI  48732-1584


(989) 894-9740

District: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
353rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,092 Help


Students who attend Cramer Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Garber High School

Feeder schools for Cramer Junior High School:

Elementary:    Verellen Elementary School
    WR Bush Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Cramer Junior High School ranks better than 60.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cramer Junior High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cramer Junior High School is $13,092.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cramer Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cramer Junior High School 353rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Cramer Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Essexville-Hampton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Essexville-Hampton Public Schools 203rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cramer Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.03 185th 806 77.0%
2007 77.90 157th 823 80.9%
2008 72.77 221st 839 73.7%
2009 70.52 272nd 847 67.9%
2010 72.76 236th 851 72.3%
2011 75.73 174th 858 79.7%
2012 70.83 231st 900 74.3%
2013 65.74 276th 919 70.0%
2014 54.82 430th 921 53.3%
2015 55.21 390th 919 57.6%
2016 64.60 276th 894 69.1%
2017 47.25 379th 821 53.8%
2018 46.94 466th 838 44.4%
2019 44.24 420th 792 47.0%
2021 49.62 293rd 675 56.6%
2022 52.20 326th 776 58.0%
2023 61.45 278th 883 68.5%
2024 53.77 353rd 897 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.04 376th 377 0.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 487th 815 40.2%
2019 40.92 403rd 672 40.0%
2021 44.06 271st 523 48.2%
2022 43.26 393rd 691 43.1%
2023 50.48 361st 825 56.2%
2024 47.47 395th 836 52.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.62 457th 794 42.4%
2019 37.58 409th 658 37.8%
2021 38.15 315th 521 39.5%
2022 47.35 305th 657 53.6%
2023 58.49 254th 770 67.0%
2024 43.26 409th 771 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.22 402nd 797 49.6%
2019 43.91 332nd 639 48.0%
2021 50.25 226th 540 58.1%
2022 47.83 306th 658 53.5%
2023 56.19 280th 776 63.9%
2024 54.03 307th 786 60.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cramer Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.57 477th 678 29.6%
2019 32.79 421st 624 32.5%
2021 46.20 272nd 577 52.9%
2022 43.80 331st 638 48.1%
2023 50.29 298th 688 56.7%
2024 42.76 375th 701 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, March 12, 2016

Open Quote My son attended Cramer Jr. High and I was very impressed by how much the teachers and even the Principal seemed to care about his education. He was struggling with his classes in the beginning but the school immediately got him into programs that would assist him and his grades improved dramatically. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cramer Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 7 4 6 2 n/a n/a -32 378
1989 406 5 5 7 5 n/a n/a -34 394
1990 380 4 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 419 5 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 423 3 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 416 5 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 406 5 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 432 2 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 432 2 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 467 2 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 473 1 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 484 2 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 460 3 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 452 5 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 453 13 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2003 453 13 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2004 473 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 496 9 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 483 11 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 491 12 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 462 9 4 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 491
2009 464 9 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 430 9 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2011 408 12 12 11 0 0 8 0 451
2012 407 10 12 9 0 0 4 0 442
2013 406 9 5 10 0 1 3 0 434
2014 523 9 6 21 1 0 4 0 564
2015 532 12 3 31 0 0 5 0 583
2016 539 12 4 24 0 0 6 0 585
2017 542 13 3 25 0 0 9 0 592
2018 522 10 1 29 0 0 15 0 577
2019 499 4 2 34 0 0 17 0 556
2020 486 5 1 32 0 0 19 0 543
2021 442 6 2 29 0 0 20 0 499
2022 412 5 1 31 0 0 20 0 469
2023 402 6 1 22 1 0 24 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cramer Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 13.7
1990 407 41.0 9.9 8.1
1991 437 n/a n/a n/a
1992 440 n/a n/a 14.5
1993 435 n/a 0.0 12.6
1994 423 26.5 16.0 12.1
1995 454 21.5 21.1 13.2
1996 454 21.5 21.1 13.2
1997 486 21.0 23.1 12.3
1998 495 27.0 18.3 9.5
1999 503 27.0 18.6 10.9
2000 480 27.8 17.3 19.2
2001 475 27.9 17.0 18.9
2002 476 28.3 16.8 27.3
2003 476 28.3 16.8 27.3
2004 487 28.1 17.3 29.2
2005 516 27.1 19.0 26.9
2006 510 27.8 18.3 24.3
2007 523 25.9 20.2 22.4
2008 491 26.0 18.9 28.5
2009 490 26.4 18.6 28.6
2010 460 25.7 17.8 32.2
2011 451 24.3 18.4 33.7
2012 442 25.0 17.6 37.6
2013 434 22.7 19.1 37.3
2014 564 28.6 19.7 32.8
2015 583 29.0 20.1 38.1
2016 585 27.0 21.6 31.8
2017 592 24.9 23.7 33.8
2018 577 26.7 21.5 37.8
2019 556 25.6 21.7 32.7
2020 543 27.1 19.9 41.1
2021 499 24.2 20.5 35.5
2022 469 31.2 15.0 35.8
2023 456 29.5 15.4 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cramer Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 n/a n/a n/a
1989 394 n/a n/a 13.7
1990 407 41.0 9.9 8.1
1991 437 n/a n/a n/a
1992 440 n/a n/a 14.5
1993 435 n/a 0.0 12.6
1994 423 26.5 16.0 12.1
1995 454 21.5 21.1 13.2
1996 454 21.5 21.1 13.2
1997 486 21.0 23.1 12.3
1998 495 27.0 18.3 9.5
1999 503 27.0 18.6 10.9
2000 480 27.8 17.3 19.2
2001 475 27.9 17.0 18.9
2002 476 28.3 16.8 27.3
2003 476 28.3 16.8 27.3
2004 487 28.1 17.3 29.2
2005 516 27.1 19.0 26.9
2006 510 27.8 18.3 24.3
2007 523 25.9 20.2 22.4
2008 491 26.0 18.9 28.5
2009 490 26.4 18.6 28.6
2010 460 25.7 17.8 32.2
2011 451 24.3 18.4 33.7
2012 442 25.0 17.6 37.6
2013 434 22.7 19.1 37.3
2014 564 28.6 19.7 32.8
2015 583 29.0 20.1 38.1
2016 585 27.0 21.6 31.8
2017 592 24.9 23.7 33.8
2018 577 26.7 21.5 37.8
2019 556 25.6 21.7 32.7
2020 543 27.1 19.9 41.1
2021 499 24.2 20.5 35.5
2022 469 31.2 15.0 35.8
2023 456 29.5 15.4 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cramer Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $431 (4.7%) $8,793 (95.3%) $9,223
2020 $431 (4.7%) $8,648 (95.3%) $9,079
2021 $1,130 (10.2%) $9,901 (89.8%) $11,031
2022 $993 (8.3%) $10,950 (91.7%) $11,943
2023 $1,435 (11.0%) $11,657 (89.0%) $13,092

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cramer Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 420th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 278th of 883 Middle schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cramer Junior High School)4526
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)4526
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Cramer Junior High School)27.517.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)27.517.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cramer Junior High School)25.813.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)25.813.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cramer Junior High School)41.641.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)41.641.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Cramer Junior High School)29.923.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)29.923.3
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cramer Junior High School)25.341.7
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)25.341.7
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Cramer Junior High School)26.525.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)26.525.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cramer Junior High School)26.134.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)26.134.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cramer Junior High School)72.577.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)72.577.2
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cramer Junior High School)40.139
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Essexville-Hampton Public Schools)40.139
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students556456
 18%
African American46
 50%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3422
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White499402
 19.4%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.7%39.3%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cramer Junior High School

Students who attend Cramer Junior High School usually go on to attend Garber High School

Cramer Junior High School ranks 353rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Cramer Junior High School.

Students at Cramer Junior High School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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