CHEROKEE MIDDLE

cherokee.spsk12.org

758 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cherokee Middle School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a prominent campus within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities—ranging from athletics and performing arts to academic clubs—the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while helping them develop essential critical thinking and social skills.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement, often utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about educational initiatives and campus life. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for future success, Cherokee Middle School works to build a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate positive relationships, and achieve their full potential during their middle school years.

758

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	609
Hispanic	42
Black	31
Asian	40
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
609 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
42 (5.5 %)
Asian
40 (5.3 %)
Black
31 (4.1 %)
Two or More
30 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-7200
Website:	http://cherokee.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 96

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 350

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	96
Grade 7	312
Grade 8	350

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	381	50.3%
Male	377	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th