Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School?
381 students attend Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School offer ?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 381 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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