Serving 290 students in grades 7-12, Cherryvale Sr / Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School's student population of 290 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherryvale Sr / Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherryvale Sr / Middle School's ranking?
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School is ranked #1168 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cherryvale Sr / Middle School often compared to?
Cherryvale Sr / Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caney Valley High School, Caney Valley Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cherryvale Sr / Middle School?
The graduation rate of Cherryvale Sr / Middle School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cherryvale Sr / Middle School?
290 students attend Cherryvale Sr / Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cherryvale Sr / Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cherryvale Sr / Middle School?
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cherryvale Sr / Middle School offer ?
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cherryvale Sr / Middle School part of?
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School is part of Cherryvale School District.
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