Cherry Hill School District

The Cherry Hill School District in New Jersey consists of 18 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 236 out of 609 in New Jersey and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as high-performing, including Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, which is ranked 66 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and has a 5-star rating. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Henry C. Beck Middle School is also a standout, ranked 134 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and with a 4-star rating, as well as A. Russell Knight Elementary School, ranked 132 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and with a 5-star rating. On the other hand, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School stands out as a lower-performing school, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the two high schools in the district, with Cherry Hill High School East consistently outperforming Cherry Hill High School West in core subject areas. Additionally, the middle schools show a wide range of performance, and the elementary schools exhibit a diverse spectrum of results, with some schools excelling and others struggling. Factors such as socioeconomic status and spending per student do not always correlate with higher student performance, suggesting that other factors, such as school leadership and teaching quality, may play a significant role in shaping student outcomes in the Cherry Hill School District.