Cherokee (Closed 2021)

555 S Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Top Rankings

Cherokee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
30 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1627 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Cherokee, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
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Black
47%
21%
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White
13%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee's ranking?
Cherokee is ranked #1627 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Cherokee?
30 students attend Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cherokee students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee?
Cherokee has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cherokee offer ?
Cherokee offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cherokee part of?
Cherokee is part of Orange School District.

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