Serving 676 students in grades 3-8, The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1324 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
94%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle's ranking?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle is ranked #1324 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle?
676 students attend The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle offer ?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle part of?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/middle is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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