CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cherokee Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cherokee Comm School District school district, located in Cherokee, IA with about 329 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Cherokee Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cherokee Middle School is a public educational institution located in Cherokee, Iowa, serving students within the Cherokee Community School District. Situated on East Indian Street, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-level students. As part of the broader district, the school emphasizes core academic achievement while encouraging student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities to foster both personal and intellectual growth.

The school operates under the mission of the Cherokee Community School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instruction. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, Cherokee Middle School plays a central role in the local educational landscape. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curricular information can access additional resources through the district’s official website at http://www.ccsd.k12.ia.us.

For more information, contact Cherokee Middle School at (712) 225-6750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
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CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cherokee, IA with about 329 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
20.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 329 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHEROKEE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.6%

Female
55.9%
Male
44.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.