Fort Cherry Sd School District
School District · Mc Donald, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,865
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,865
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Fort Cherry Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Cherry Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fort Cherry EL Ctr
Mc Donald · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Cherry Jshs
Mc Donald · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#111 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,865
+$1,725 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
947 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fort Cherry Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Cherry Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Cherry EL Ctr | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Cherry Jshs | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Cherry Sd
Fort Cherry Sd is a Mc Donald, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 947 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $19,865 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Fort Cherry Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fort Cherry EL Ctr, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Cherry Sd students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Cherry Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Cherry Sd with test data.
Schools in Fort Cherry Sd
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Mc Donald
- Total Enrollment
- 947
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Cherry Sd?
Fort Cherry Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Cherry Sd?
The average composite rating for Fort Cherry Sd is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Cherry Sd?
Fort Cherry Sd spends $19,865 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Cherry Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Cherry Sd is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Cherry Sd?
Fort Cherry EL Ctr is the highest-rated school in Fort Cherry Sd with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Cherry Sd?
Across schools in Fort Cherry Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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