At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland middle enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 228 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Cherry Hill Middle: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Cherry Hill Middle
Cherry Hill Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elkton. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Cecil County Public Schools. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 228 middle schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 777 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Maryland median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.3%) and Black (16.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cherry Hill Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.3%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black16.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cecil County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bohemia Manor Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
473 reported students
Perryville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Elkton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
538 reported students
Rising Sun Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
North East Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
758 reported students
Chesapeake City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Public schools near Cherry Hill Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton Middle Middle · Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 4.1 mi |
| North East Middle Middle · Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 758 | 6.6 mi |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 681 | 7.6 mi |
| Kirk (George V.) Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 612 | 8 mi |
| Shue-Medill Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 763 | 8.4 mi |
| Hopewell El Sch Middle · Oxford Area SD | 05–06 | 489 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Hill Middle
What grades does Cherry Hill Middle serve?
Cherry Hill Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cecil County Public Schools.
How many students attend Cherry Hill Middle?
Cherry Hill Middle reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 228 Maryland middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cherry Hill Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 387 students and 31.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cherry Hill Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cherry Hill Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cecil County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cherry Hill Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cherry Hill Middle in?
Cherry Hill Middle is part of Cecil County Public Schools, based in Elkton, MD, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cherry Hill Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elkton Middle (4.1 mi), North East Middle (6.6 mi), Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (7.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.