Cherrydale Elementary School
Tel:
(253)983-2570
- Cherrydale Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cherrydale Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Cherrydale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cherrydale Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cherrydale Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cherrydale Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #438 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 48% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Steilacoom Hist. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cherrydale Elementary School is Futures Program (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pioneer Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Steilacoom Preschool And Eceap Grades: PK | 30 students
0.0 miles
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253)983-2501 0.0 PK 30 - Steilacoom Birth To Three Special Education School
Grades: PK | 30 students
0.5 miles
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253)874-5445 0.5 PK 30 - Steilacoom Futures Program Special Education School
Grades: 11-12 | 1 student
0.5 miles
510 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253)583-7100 0.5 11-12 1 - Dupont Pioneer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 760 students
0.5 miles
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253)583-7200 0.5 6-8 760 - Lakewood Lakes High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,369 student
0.7 miles
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5550 0.7 9-12 1,369
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