Serving 128 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Cherokee, KS, covering approximately 268.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of about 10.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Middle School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Success Through Excellence: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday
School Rankings
Southeast Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1027 out of 1,269 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
128 students attend Southeast Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southeast Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Middle School part of?
Southeast Middle School is part of Cherokee School District.
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