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Cherokee Lane Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 453 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 3, 2012

Excellent school! The teachers and staff are caring, knowledgeable and you can tell they truly care about the children. Dr. Jackson is a fabulous principal. I can t say enough wonderful things about the school. A+++++ Hopefully more parents will get involved with teh PTO to make it even better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2011

The administration of this school is top notch. The teachers are outstanding and caring. The students are respectful and hard working. It is a great place to work and learn.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 22, 2011

Every time I visit the school, I am impressed with how smart and hard working the students are. The teachers are all very friendly and caring. The principal is awesome. It is a really good school.


Posted April 19, 2010

Cherokee Lane has a new principal who is apparently not as caring as the last principal. Although class sizes are small, I have not found it to be a very caring environment for the students. I have volunteered in the school and most teachers have a nasty attitude which I also discovered stems from the principals leadership. If you have a choice, dont send your child to Cherokee. The school is falling apart, the library is a mess, etc. Very disappointed with this school and hopefully my child will be attending another school next year. I am willing to move, that's how much I believe Cherokee is no longer a good school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2007

Great school, great principal. The teachers really care for the students and it is shown by the respect that the students give to the teachers.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 10%
Black 23% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
White 4% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9000 25th Ave
Adelphi, MD 20783
Phone: (301) 445-8415

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