Southeast Middle School

206 W Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 134 students in grades 5-8, Southeast Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southeast Middle School's student population of 134 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
134 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Southeast Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#920 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
28%
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25-29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
89%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Middle School's ranking?
Southeast Middle School is ranked #920 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
134 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Southeast Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southeast Middle School offer ?
Southeast Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of Cherokee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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