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#638 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 47% in state
Cherry Hill Middle
Middle School · Cecil County Public Schools · Elkton, MD
A Cecil County Public Schools middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2535 Singerly Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherry Hill Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cherry Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,608
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-state Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Elkton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Newark Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 3,047 | Compare → |
| Bohemia Manor MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cecil County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #11 of 28
- District spending per student
- $16,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherry Hill Middle is listed in Cecil County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherry Hill Middle
Cherry Hill Middle is a public middle school in Elkton, MD, part of Cecil County Public Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherry Hill Middle
What grades does Cherry Hill Middle serve?
Cherry Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cherry Hill Middle?
Cherry Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherry Hill Middle rank in MD?
Cherry Hill Middle ranks #638 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cherry Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherry Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherry Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Hill Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cherry Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Cherry Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherry Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Cherry Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Hill Middle?
48.0% of students at Cherry Hill Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cecil County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (410) 996-5020
- Area population (ZIP 21921)
- 45,698
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21921; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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