CHEROKEE MIDDLE

cherokee.spsk12.org

765 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cherokee Middle School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is a prominent campus within the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities—ranging from athletics and performing arts to academic clubs—the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school while helping them develop essential critical thinking and social skills.

The school places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement, often utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about educational initiatives and campus life. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for future success, Cherokee Middle School works to build a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate positive relationships, and achieve their full potential during their middle school years.

765

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	51
Black	33
Asian	36
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
593 (77.5%)
Hispanic
51 (6.7%)
Two or More
42 (5.5%)
Asian
36 (4.7%)
Black
33 (4.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-7200
Website:	http://cherokee.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 320

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	341
Grade 8	320

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHEROKEE MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	49.4%
Male	387	50.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th