- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cherry Hill Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 240024000564 · Elkton, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 11.1:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High (1,074 students)
Cherry Hill Middle held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Cherry Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High
1,074 students
- North East Hig
North East High
1,057 students
- Elkton High
Elkton High
1,050 students
- Perryville Hig
Perryville High
858 students
- North East Mid
North East Middle
758 students
- This school 387
Cherry Hill Middle
387 students
What this shows Cherry Hill Middle reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Hill Middle compares
Cherry Hill Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Cecil County Public Schools reports $16,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,057
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.