Cherokee Heights Middle

cherokee.madison.k12.wi.us/

553 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cherokee Heights Middle School, located at 4301 Cherokee Dr in Madison, Wisconsin, is a key part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Serving students in the 6th through 8th grades, the school is situated in a residential area on Madison's near-west side. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of young adolescents as they transition from elementary to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a range of core subjects alongside exploratory courses and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing community engagement and inclusive practices, Cherokee Heights aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to be active, thoughtful participants in their school culture. For families looking for the most current information on enrollment, specific academic programs, or district updates, the school’s official website at [www.madison.k12.wi.us](http://www.madison.k12.wi.us) serves as the primary resource.

553

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherokee Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	197
Black	71
Asian	26
Two or More	33

White
217 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
197 (36.2 %)
Black
71 (13.1 %)
Two or More
33 (6.1 %)
Asian
26 (4.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-1240
Website:	http://cherokee.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 196