Cherokee Middle vs Walt Disney Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Walt Disney Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Cherokee Middle Springfield, Missouri | Walt Disney Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 392 | #421 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3728 of 15,369 | #17687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 765 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherokee Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 60.8).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 27.4%).
- •Cherokee Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •Cherokee Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee Middle better than Walt Disney Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cherokee Middle ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherokee Middle and Walt Disney Elem.?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Middle: 765. Walt Disney Elem.: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Middle and Walt Disney Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cherokee Middle is 67th of 392 and Walt Disney Elem. is 421st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).