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Public elementary school · York 03 · Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion rates 5.6, below most York 03 elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the York 03 median is 6.2.

#822 of 1,190 schools in South Carolina · York 03: 15 elementary schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A York 03 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Students at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

It ranks 822 of 1,190 schools in South Carolina and 14 of 24 in York 03.

Math67%13 points above the South Carolina average of 54%Grades 3–5 · 354 students tested · 2026 SC READY
Reading84%20 points above the South Carolina average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 354 students tested · 2026 SC READY
In 2026, 67% of students were proficient in math and 84% in reading, against South Carolina averages of 54% and 64%.2026 SC READY; 19 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.7
50% of the rating
Academics
8.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2026) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2018-2026).

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 · 2026 SC READY · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 SC READY · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 29730; 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, 2018-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$63,122
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
14.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
63
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,572/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Rock Hill. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Rock Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    5.6
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  9. The Palmetto School2.8 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion serve?

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion rank in SC?

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion ranks #822 of 1,190 schools in SC.

What is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion's MySchoolScout rating?

Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2026) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2026).

Is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion a charter school?

No, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion a Title I school?

No, Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion?

31.2% of students at Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
815
Student-teacher ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
York County
Rank in district
#14 of 24
Schools in district
25
District spending per student
$14,182
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 29730)
57,500
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
37.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.