Enrollment
387
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkton, MD
Cherry Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240024000564
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Hill Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Elkton, MD.
School address
District: Cecil County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240024000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Hill Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Hill Middle
Cherry Hill Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Elkton, Maryland, enrolling 387 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Cherry Hill Middle is leaner than roughly 87% of Maryland schools and 23% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.4% lands close to the Maryland typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the smaller third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 79 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 387 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elkton's middle schools, it stands alongside Elkton Middle (538 students): Cherry Hill Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 11.4:1).
Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students) and North East High (1,057 students) alongside Cherry Hill Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cherry Hill Middle compares
Cherry Hill Middle on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▲ 3% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,169
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Cherry Hill Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cecil County Public Schools, which includes Cherry Hill Middle.
$17,169
Per student
-16%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 48.0%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cherry Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perryville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Elkton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Hill Middle
How many students attend Cherry Hill Middle?
Cherry Hill Middle has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkton, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Hill Middle?
50.4% of students at Cherry Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Hill Middle is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Elkton, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Hill Middle?
Cherry Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Hill Middle rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Elkton, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkton on the city page.
Is Cherry Hill Middle a good school?
Cherry Hill Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cecil County Public Schools?
Besides Cherry Hill Middle, Cecil County Public Schools also operates Rising Sun High (1,074 students), North East High (1,057 students), and Elkton High (1,050 students). See the Cecil County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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