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Cannonsburg Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 209 students

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Posted March 4, 2009

I am a parent of a soon to be 'graduate' of Cannonsburg as well as an educator at Kent ISD. I can say that without a doubt that my student has benefitted tremendously from attending Cannonsburg. The staff are beyond wonderful and engaging. They appropriately challenge each and every student to coax their personal bests constantly. The Principal - Mrs. Thelen is exactly how an elementary administrator should be. She is also the District's Gifted & Talented Coordinator - great plus! Instructionally, I can't say enough about all the staff, but especially Mrs. Beach, Mr. Papas, Ms. Devereaux, Mrs. TenBrink, Mrs. Patten, Mrs. DeKuiper....well they are all great! The school has no doubt outgrown it's current facility, and is going to undergo and expansion soon - eliminating the portables. The enrollment is small - smallest in the district - and as such, the school feels more like family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2008

I have a 'k' and a 4th grader . school over all pretty good. could use more help on the play ground and hall ways .school bulding does need help, with 3 portables out side and class sizes growing they need more room . teachers are great (office help could be more helpfull and friendly)bus rides are awfull. no control with kids , my kids don't ride the bus any more .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2007

As a parent of two children at Cannonsburg Elementary, I am very impressed with many opportunities for learning and enrichment offered. The teachers and staff are wonderful and I never miss an opportunity to praise them. The Cannonsburg parents are quick to volunteer their time to help in the classrooms or with fundraising projects. Our experience with Cannonsburg Elementary and the Rockford Public Schools in general has been great!
—Submitted by Deb Filipiak, a parent


Posted October 26, 2005

My daughter is in the second grade and has had a wonderful experience at this school. Everyone at the school knows my child (the staff as well as other teachers). It is a warm and caring environment with firm but reasonable expectations. The faculty and staff are able to assist in any issues you have with your child.
—Submitted by Dori Danko, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

35 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

35 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

33 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
76%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

33 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
88%

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

33 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 97% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Cindy Kitzrow
Fax number
  • (616) 863-6357

Programs

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4894 Sturgis Ave NE
Rockford, MI 49341
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Phone: (616) 863-6344

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