Cherrydale Elementary School
Cherrydale Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
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 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.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 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 Testing 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 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 23% |
| Black | 4% | 4% |
| White | 48% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 24% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Steilacoom Preschool And Eceap Grades: PK | 30 students
0.0 miles
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2501 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 Math: 58% | Reading: 75%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 760 students10
0.5 miles
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200 0.5 6-8 760 - Lakewood Lakes High School Math: 38% | Reading: 69%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,369 student10
0.7 miles
10320 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5550 0.7 9-12 1,369
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