Southeast Middle School

Cherokee
206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
147 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Southeast Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Cherokee, Kansas, serving as part of the Southeast USD 247 school district. Situated at 206 W Magnolia, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of middle-school-aged students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition into high school while emphasizing foundational learning and student engagement within the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 247, which focuses on student success, district-wide collaboration, and resource management. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official district website at http://www.usd247.com. As a core component of the Cherokee educational system, Southeast Junior High plays a vital role in the district’s effort to provide quality public education to the students of Southeast Kansas.
147
Total Students
11.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    127 (86.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7 %)
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
Phone: (620)457-8315
Website: http://www.usd247.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 35
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 43
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg
720 Students
1310 N. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762 (8.3 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th