Southeast Middle School
#152 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#12481 of 15,369 nationally
About Southeast Middle School
Southeast Middle School is a public middle located in Cherokee, in the Cherokee school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 128 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 152nd of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 128.
There are 2 schools in Cherokee; Southeast Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
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 Southeast Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southeast Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southeast High
Cherokee · Public high · Grades 9–12
152 students · 1.4 km away
Southeast Elementary School
Weir · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
149 students · 5.4 km away
Lakeside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 12 km away
Geo E Nettels Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 12 km away
Westside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 12 km away
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Osage City Middle School
Osage City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
134 students
Oakley Middle School
Oakley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
135 students
Marion Middle
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students
Reno Valley Middle School
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
137 students
Marvin Sisk Middle School
Douglass · Public middle · Grades 6–8
118 students
Haven Middle School
Haven · Public middle · Grades 7–8
118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southeast Middle School a good school?
Southeast Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #152 of 205 in Kansas. 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 Southeast Middle School rank in Kansas?
Southeast Middle School ranks #152 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #12481 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southeast Middle School?
Southeast Middle School had 128 students in 2025.
Is Southeast Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Southeast Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southeast Middle School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Southeast Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.