Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 767-1480
Fax: (850) 747-5499
District: Bay
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 315 students
Panama City's Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Bay district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10.
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School is a public school located in Panama City, FL. 315 students attend Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education. |
Posted: May 30, 2018
This school did not recognize that my child had an issue until the school district was contacted. They then wanted to assess my child but would not help put a plan in place moving forward.
Posted: May 30, 2018
I felt completely bullied by the administration.
Posted: May 30, 2018
The homework is not reflective of the standardized testing. My child was not prepared for the district standards. The administration would not take my concerns seriously until I contacted the school district. This school did not recognize that my child had an issue until the school district was contacted. They then wanted to assess my child but would not help put a plan in place moving forward.
Posted: May 30, 2018
The homework is not reflective of the standardized testing. My child was not prepared for the district standards.
Posted: May 30, 2018
The teachers are very sweet but, their classwork and homework did not prepare my student for testing.
Posted: May 30, 2018
Posted: May 30, 2018
The administration would not take my concerns seriously until I contacted the school district.
Posted: February 4, 2015
Our boy's have been there for going on 3 years, the teacher's are awesome and our boy's love it.
Posted: February 4, 2015
This is an awesome school, our 3 boy's have done very well and we are very impressed with there progress.
Posted: August 16, 2014
I'm new to this area. An son would've been zone for Hiland Park Elementary. But I will love to say education start from the home. An some people shouldn't judge someone from there zoning.some people don't grow up to be products of the environment like myself!!!
Posted: August 5, 2013
This school was a huge disappointment. I know that in the past the school performed well academically and many of the long-time residents cling to the past scores thinking they are still valid but they are not. Due to zoning changes students are coming from other areas- not just the Cove now. Unfortunately there is little to no parental involvement for many of these students and this is reflected in their behavior at school. Additionally the new administration (and new principal) lacks the experience and knowledge necessary for her responsibilities. I got the impression that the teachers and faculty did not feel they were getting the support they needed to perform to the best of their ability.
Posted: May 7, 2013
Cherry Street Elementary is a wonderful school! My kids attend this school and are very happy and are learning a lot! We love the teachers and staff! A++ in our book!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tyndall AFB | FL | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | Callaway | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 4.2 mi | |
| 3 | Premier Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 4.2 mi | |
| 4 | Hammock Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Freeport | FL | 38.9 mi | |
| 5 | Sunsail | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Destin | FL | 48.5 mi | |
| 6 | Villa Tasso | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Niceville | FL | 49.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | Freeport | FL | 37.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tyndall AFB | 6.2 mi. |
| NSA Panama City | 7 mi. |
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