The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on A. Russell Knight Elementary School
A. Russell Knight Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Cherry Hill, part of the Cherry Hill School District. The school is situated in a large suburban township that grew rapidly in the mid-twentieth century and now functions as a major commercial center in the Delaware Valley, anchored by the Cherry Hill Mall and extensive retail corridors. Cherry Hill has no traditional downtown; the mall and strip plazas along Routes 38 and 70 define the commercial landscape, and the township is car-dependent. The community is home to a substantial Korean American business corridor, a state-of-the-art public library, and over sixty parks. Its population has been growing, and the Asian American share has risen notably in recent years.
The school itself serves a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and Black students. A relatively small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a generally affluent peer environment. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records used for this profile, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about its special education and language support services.
Academically, A. Russell Knight Elementary posts strong results on New Jersey’s state assessments. Across tested grades in math, a solid majority of students meet proficiency standards, with rates consistently high. In English language arts, performance varies somewhat by grade: third-grade students showed a more moderate level of proficiency, while fourth and fifth graders achieved at higher levels. Science, which is tested only in fifth grade, had a smaller share of students reaching proficiency, a pattern that is not uncommon in elementary grades and may be worth discussing with the school. Overall, when compared with other districts in Camden County, the school’s combined proficiency across subjects and grades places it in the top quarter—a clear strength.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also missing, so a parent seeking insight into attendance patterns should ask the school for that information.
Housing in the area around the school is expensive. Home values in Cherry Hill are well above national and state medians, and rents are similarly high. The local housing market has been active, with rising prices and a moderate supply of listings, though inventory remains tight. For a family looking to move into the school’s attendance zone, affordability is a real consideration; the cost of buying versus renting in the township is comparable to other high-cost suburban markets.
The Cherry Hill School District itself has not reported any recent major changes—such as a referendum, curriculum overhaul, or boundary shift—in the available materials, so a parent should monitor district communications for updates on programs or facilities.
Taken together, A. Russell Knight Elementary offers a strong academic profile, particularly in math and upper-grade reading, within a well-resourced and relatively affluent suburban setting. Families who value high proficiency rates and a peer group with low economic disadvantage will find it attractive. Those with children who struggle in early literacy or who need specialized support may want to inquire further about the school’s interventions and services, since the available data does not detail those areas. The broader community of Cherry Hill provides ample amenities and proximity to Philadelphia, though it is fully car-oriented and lacks a walkable downtown core.
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