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Hamilton Heights Elementary School vs. Cherry Tree Elementary School

Should you attend Hamilton Heights Elementary School or Cherry Tree Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
25350 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Cherry Tree Elementary School
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 928 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hamilton Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherry Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
928 students
711 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cherry Tree Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cherry Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Tree Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carmel Clay Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#664 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#47 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cherry Tree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in IN)
79%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cherry Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cherry Tree Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
87
34
Kindergarten Students
135
102
Grade 1 Students
167
100
Grade 2 Students
199
110
Grade 3 Students
160
125
Grade 4 Students
180
125
Grade 5 Students
-
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cherry Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carmel Clay Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cherry Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carmel Clay Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cherry Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carmel Clay Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cherry Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carmel Clay Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cherry Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carmel Clay Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cherry Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cherry Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton Heights School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cherry Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carmel Clay Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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