Serving 329 students in grades 5-8, Cherokee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cherokee Middle School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Middle School's ranking?
Cherokee Middle School is ranked #777 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
329 students attend Cherokee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cherokee Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Middle School offer ?
Cherokee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherokee Middle School part of?
Cherokee Middle School is part of Cherokee Comm School District.
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