Very Good
#261 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 15% in state
Cherokee MS
Middle School · Cherokee · Cherokee, OK
A middle school in Cherokee, OK where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
412 E 5TH STREET, Cherokee, OK 73728
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cherokee MS score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cherokee MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,643/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cherokee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,355
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cherokee
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherokee MS is listed in CHEROKEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherokee MS
Cherokee MS is a public middle school in Cherokee, OK, part of Cherokee, serving approximately 89 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherokee MS
What grades does Cherokee MS serve?
Cherokee MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cherokee MS?
Cherokee MS has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee MS is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherokee MS rank in OK?
Cherokee MS ranks #261 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Cherokee MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherokee MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cherokee MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherokee MS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Cherokee MS a charter school?
No, Cherokee MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherokee MS a Title I school?
No, Cherokee MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherokee MS?
42.7% of students at Cherokee MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Alfalfa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (580) 596-3391
- Area population (ZIP 73728)
- 1,708
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 73728; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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