Cherokee Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cherokee, Iowa 51012 · Cherokee Comm School District
#98 of 239 middle schools in Iowa
#1609 of 15,369 nationally
About Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee Middle School is a public middle located in Cherokee, in the Cherokee Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 329 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 98th of 239 ranked middle schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 329.
There are 3 schools in Cherokee; Cherokee Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cherokee Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cherokee Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cherokee Elementary School
Cherokee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students · 0 m away
Washington High School
Cherokee · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students · 1.2 km away
Aurelia Elementary School
Aurelia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
124 students · 11 km away
Alta-Aurelia Middle School
Aurelia · Public middle · Grades 5–8
228 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Rockwell City · Public middle · Grades 4–8
329 students
Forest City Middle School
Forest City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
330 students
Roland-Story Middle School
Roland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
Anamosa Middle School
Anamosa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
335 students
Harlan Community Middle School
Harlan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Middle School a good school?
Cherokee Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 239 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cherokee Middle School rank in Iowa?
Cherokee Middle School ranks #98 of 239 middle schools in Iowa and #1609 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School had 329 students in 2025.
Is Cherokee Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Cherokee Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cherokee Middle School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Cherokee Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.