Cherryland Middle School

Elk Rapids Schools
707 E 3RD ST
ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629
257 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cherryland Middle School is located in Elk Rapids, Michigan, and serves as a key educational institution within the Elk Rapids School District. Situated in a scenic lakeside community, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development during these formative middle school years.

As part of the Elk Rapids community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academics with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By leveraging its connection to the broader district, Cherryland Middle School strives to prepare students for the transition to high school through a combination of rigorous coursework, community involvement, and a focus on building student character. For families seeking specific details on curriculum, athletics, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at [http://www.erschools.com](http://www.erschools.com).
257
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    234 (91.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elk Rapids Schools
Phone: (231)264-8991
Website: http://www.erschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 85
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 79
Gender Ratio