Cherokee Middle School

420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 758 students in grades 6-8, Cherokee Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cherokee Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Cherokee Middle School's student population of 758 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
758 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Cherokee Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#159 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cherokee Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cherokee Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Cherokee Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cherokee Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherokee Middle School's ranking?
Cherokee Middle School is ranked #159 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cherokee Middle School often compared to?
Cherokee Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Hills Middle School, Carver Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
758 students attend Cherokee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cherokee Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherokee Middle School offer ?
Cherokee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cherokee Middle School part of?
Cherokee Middle School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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