Cherokee Middle School

Cherokee Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Cherokee Community School District in Cherokee, Iowa. The school has 356 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7.

Cherokee Middle School generally outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across grades and subjects, with 77.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 69.8%, and 91.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in math compared to 71.5% statewide. However, the school has seen a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.1% to 23.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.33% to 42.25% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary and Storm Lake Middle School, Cherokee Middle School's spending per student of $9,857 in 2018-2019 is lower. This may be a factor to consider, as it could impact the resources and support available to students. Overall, Cherokee Middle School appears to be a solid performer academically, with room for improvement in addressing chronic absenteeism and supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.