Cherokee MS

Cherokee MS serves 89 students in grades 6-8 in the small town of Cherokee, Oklahoma. This public middle school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 with 6 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in its intimate learning environment. The school performs solidly with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks in the 81st percentile statewide at #337 out of 1,752 Oklahoma schools.

Academically, Cherokee MS shows room for growth, with 37% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 32% meet proficiency standards in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on student development and academic improvement. The school serves a stable rural community where families have a median household income of $78,625, well above many rural areas, and median home values of $126,000.

About 27% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at a manageable 13.9%, indicating a community with reasonable economic stability. Cherokee MS operates in Alfalfa County's remote rural setting, where the close-knit community of fewer than 2,000 residents provides a small-town atmosphere where students can receive personal attention and build lasting relationships with teachers and peers.

With an enrollment of 89 students, Cherokee MS is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Cherokee MS may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.