For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,200 students in Cherokee, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA are Washington High School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Cherokee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cherokee, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Cherokee, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Little Sioux Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Grades: 11-12
| 5 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Cherokee, IA include Washington High School, Cherokee Middle School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cherokee?
3 public schools are located in Cherokee.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee?
Cherokee public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
麻豆果冻传媒 Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.