Cherrywood Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(408) 923-1915
Cherrywood Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Cherrywood Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Cherrywood Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cherrywood Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cherrywood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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 (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2062 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 63% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berryessa Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cherrywood Elementary School is Piedmont Hills High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sierramont Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ruskin Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Ruskin Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 602 students10
0.7 miles
1401 Turlock Ln.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1950 0.7 K-5 602 - San Jose Brooktree Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 446 students10
0.8 miles
1781 Olivetree Dr.
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1910 0.8 K-5 446 - San Jose Sierramont Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 980 students10
0.8 miles
3155 Kimlee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1955 0.8 6-8 980 - San Jose Summerdale Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 410 students10
0.8 miles
1100 Summerdale Dr.
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 923-1960 0.8 K-5 410 - San Jose Vinci Park Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 587 students10
1.0 miles
1311 Vinci Park Way
San Jose, CA 95131
(408) 923-1970 1 K-5 587
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