Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Panama City, Florida 32401 · Bay
#766 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#12518 of 50,301 nationally
About Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is a public elementary located in Panama City, in the Bay school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 343 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 766th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 343.
There are 26 schools in Panama City; Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ranks 9th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Merriam Cherry Street Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Amikids Maritime Academy
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
26 students · 1.6 km away
Oscar Patterson Academy
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
394 students · 2.3 km away
Bay High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students · 3.0 km away
Jinks Middle School
Panama City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 3.3 km away
Rutherford High School
Panama City · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,394 students · 3.6 km away
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 3.8 km away
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Panama City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
203 students · 3.8 km away
Palm Bay Elementary School
Panama City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 3.8 km away
Parker Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students · 4.5 km away
Northside Elementary School
Panama City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students · 5.3 km away
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Ortega Elementary School
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O. J. Semmes Elementary School
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Moore Haven Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merriam Cherry Street Elementary a good school?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #766 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Merriam Cherry Street Elementary rank in Florida?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary ranks #766 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #12518 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary had 343 students in 2025.
Is Merriam Cherry Street Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Merriam Cherry Street Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Merriam Cherry Street Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.