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Best Schools in Cherokee, IA
Cherokee, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,357 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Cherokee meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee, IA
The top high schools in Cherokee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
2. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
3. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
4. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
5. Ridge View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee, IA
The top middle schools in Cherokee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
3. Cherokee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
4. Remsen-union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee, IA
The top elementary schools in Cherokee, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
2. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
3. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 108 Students
4. Galva-holstein Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 137 Students
5. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
6. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee, IA has a total population of 5,941 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cherokee, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cherokee, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee, IA
How many schools are in Cherokee, IA?
Cherokee, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,357 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Cherokee score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Cherokee meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 62%
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Every school in Cherokee
3 of 3 schools in Cherokee carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Cherokee. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.