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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
47%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 17:1.
What grades does Cherokee offer ?
Cherokee offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cherokee part of?
Cherokee is part of Orange School District.
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