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Enrollment
765
Middle
DISTRICT 510 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD R-XII·NCES 292886001788
CHEROKEE MIDDLE
420 E FARM RD 182, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810 · (417) 523-7200 · Greene County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL765 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
197 students
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 104 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 341 | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 320 | 42% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
61.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -1.2pp since 2021
Math
76.6%
MO avg 43.8% . +11.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 77 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 31.6% | 29.8% | 29.8% | 8.6% |
| Math | 52.6% | 24.0% | 15.7% | 7.4% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 61.4% | 76.6% |
| 2023-24 | 60.5% | 74.0% |
| 2022-23 | 61.1% | 71.8% |
| 2021-22 | 62.6% | 65.4% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
63.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 63% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like CHEROKEE MIDDLE
CHEROKEE MIDDLE's state test result (63.0% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE MIDDLE this school | 765 | 25.8% | 63.0% |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE ST PETERS | 869 | 24.3% | 59.0% |
| DELTA WOODS MIDDLE LEE'S SUMMIT | 831 | 22.3% | 60.6% |
| BRYAN MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 827 | 16.9% | 62.9% |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 769 | 25.5% | 52.8% |
| ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE ST LOUIS | 941 | 17.6% | 55.4% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where CHEROKEE MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Greene County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.0% | #27 of 379 | #2 of 18 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 76.6% | #5 of 380 ▲ 2 | #1 of 18 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.4% | #29 of 380 ▼ 3 | #2 of 18 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.0pp | #122 of 364 | #8 of 18 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 765 | #56 of 397 | #2 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #311 of 321 | #15 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.7% | #143 of 321 | #9 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.8% | #318 of 379 | #18 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.2% | #66 of 224 | #4 of 11 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
765
-111 (-13%) vs 2020
+25% since 1990-91, when it was 613
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
was 20.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 765 | 45.5 | 16.8:1 | 26% (197) |
| 2023-24 | 746 | 47 | 15.9:1 | 27% (205) |
| 2022-23 | 758 | 48.5 | 15.6:1 | 27% (203) |
| 2020-21 | 876 | 42 | 20.9:1 | 26% (226) |
| 2017-18 | 924 | 46.7 | 19.8:1 | 27% (246) |
| 2015-16 | 800 | 44 | 18.2:1 | 18% (141) |
| 2010-11 | 802 | 44 | 18.2:1 | 19% (150) |
| 2000-01 | 888 | 49 | 18.1:1 | 8% (69) |
| 1990-91 | 613 | 32 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHEROKEE MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (924 to 765); teachers down 3% (46.7 to 45.5).
About CHEROKEE MIDDLE
The public middle-grades school CHEROKEE MIDDLE is located in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri. Students in grades 6 through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 765 students. That compares with an average of about 461 students for middle schools in Missouri.
SPRINGFIELD R-XII oversees CHEROKEE MIDDLE and 53 other schools, with 24,450 students in total.
White students are 78% of those enrolled at CHEROKEE MIDDLE. The remaining shares are 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, 5% Asian, and 4% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Greene County's population at about 86%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 39, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 45.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 16.8:1. Across middle schools in Missouri, the average ratio is 13.0:1. Of all students at CHEROKEE MIDDLE, 26% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Greene County is 47%.
CHEROKEE MIDDLE is 12.8 points above its predicted average proficiency rate across its state test results (63.0% versus 50.2%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in Missouri.
The school's county is Greene County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $61,479, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Greene County's 97 public schools enroll about 42,423 students and include CHEROKEE MIDDLE.
Among nearby public schools, GRAY ELEM. is closest at about 1.7 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. The school's 63.0% average proficiency ranks 4th among 9 nearby schools.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment decreased 13% over 4 years, reaching 765 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 20.9:1 to 16.8:1.
This page is set up for the CHEROKEE MIDDLE community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Greene County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
303,375
Census ACS
Median income
$61,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
97
42,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,428 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
- MOCAP Attendance CenterCombined · 993 students
Other schools in SPRINGFIELD
- MOCA-SCombined · 2,345 students
- KICKAPOO HIGHHigh · 1,923 students
- CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,428 students
- GLENDALE HIGHHigh · 1,357 students
- PARKVIEW HIGHHigh · 1,182 students
- HILLCREST HIGHHigh · 1,065 students
Other Cherokee Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Cherokee Middle. CHEROKEE MIDDLE is the largest of the 4.
- Cherokee Middle SchoolKingston, TN · 495 students
- Cherokee Middle SchoolCherokee, IA · 329 students
- Cherokee Middle SchoolCHEROKEE, OK · 94 students
Nearby schools
- GRAY ELEM.1.7 mi · 474
- WALT DISNEY ELEM.1.9 mi · 514
- KICKAPOO HIGH2.0 mi · 1,923
- HORACE MANN ELEM.2.1 mi · 378
- DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY2.8 mi · 371
- MCBRIDE ELEM.2.9 mi · 380
Frequently asked questions
About CHEROKEE MIDDLEHow many students attend CHEROKEE MIDDLE?
CHEROKEE MIDDLE enrolls approximately 765 students in grades 06-08.
Is CHEROKEE MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
CHEROKEE MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CHEROKEE MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CHEROKEE MIDDLE is approximately 16.8:1 (46 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at CHEROKEE MIDDLE?
At CHEROKEE MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees CHEROKEE MIDDLE?
CHEROKEE MIDDLE is overseen by SPRINGFIELD R-XII in Greene County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.