Serving 590 students in grades 3-8, The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School 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 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School 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 School's student population of 590 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
94%
33%
White
1%
33%
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
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School's ranking?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School is ranked #1344 out of 1,347 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 25% MD state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School?
590 students attend The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School 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 School?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School offer ?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School part of?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School located?
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School is located in the Cherry Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Cherry Hill.
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