Cherokee Middle School

Cherokee Comm School District
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
355 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
355
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    292 (82.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cherokee Comm School District
Phone: (712)225-6750
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 83
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 102
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Alta-Aurelia Middle Sch
Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
231 Students
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th