Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort Cherry El Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Fort Cherry El Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Cherry El Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fort Cherry El Center is ranked #826 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Cherry El Center often compared to?
Fort Cherry El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Claysville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Cherry El Center?
475 students attend Fort Cherry El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Cherry El Center students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Cherry El Center?
Fort Cherry El Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Cherry El Center offer ?
Fort Cherry El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Cherry El Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
