Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Summary:

Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is a public middle school in Suffolk, Virginia, serving 755 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Suffolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 66 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonel Fred Cherry Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, science, and English reading. The school consistently outperforms the Suffolk City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in these areas, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 7th and 8th grades, 93.88% proficiency in Earth Science for 8th grade, and 73.82% to 78.48% proficiency in English Reading for 6th through 8th grades. The school also ranks highly among Virginia middle schools for specific student groups, such as African American students (49th out of 299 schools) and Hispanic students (23rd out of 272 schools).

While Colonel Fred Cherry Middle's performance is impressive, the school faces some challenges. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly, from 35.84% in 2021-2022 to 63.97% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. When compared to nearby schools, such as Jolliff Middle and John Yeates Middle, Colonel Fred Cherry Middle lags behind in some academic areas, despite its overall strong performance within the Suffolk City Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7401 Burbage Drive
       Suffolk, VA  23435


(757) 925-6752

District: Suffolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,478 Help


Students who attend Colonel Fred Cherry Middle usually attend:

High:    Nansemond River High

Feeder schools for Colonel Fred Cherry Middle:

Elementary:    Northern Shores Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  728

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.6%
White:
21.4%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Compare Details Colonel Fred Cherry Middle ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.6%), White (21.4%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is 12.1, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle is $6,478, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Suffolk City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colonel Fred Cherry Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonel Fred Cherry Middle 147th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Colonel Fred Cherry Middle in the ranking list.)

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Suffolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Suffolk City Public Schools 66th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

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Rank History for all students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.72 129th 424 69.6%
2021 56.49 155th 419 63.0%
2022 60.95 144th 415 65.3%
2023 70.45 119th 422 71.8%
2024 65.05 147th 417 64.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.35 59th 231 74.5%
2024 50.83 116th 237 51.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.72 111th 402 72.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.67 121st 411 70.6%
2024 69.47 114th 407 72.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.78 91st 278 67.3%
2024 56.07 112th 281 60.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.67 9th 114 92.1%
2024 51.21 64th 123 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.70 113th 409 72.4%
2024 60.51 161st 407 60.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.27 37th 298 87.6%
2024 75.73 49th 299 83.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.66 11th 275 96.0%
2024 82.29 23rd 272 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.39 62nd 402 84.6%
2024 74.30 67th 396 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 193 429 12 63 2 3 57 0 759
2020 204 439 14 66 2 2 67 0 794
2021 196 438 16 61 4 2 52 0 769
2022 185 426 20 62 3 0 63 0 759
2023 178 423 23 73 3 0 55 0 755
2024 156 419 21 64 1 1 66 0 728

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 759 51.3 14.7 33.6
2020 794 54.5 14.5 34.3
2021 769 50.9 15.1 n/a
2022 759 50.2 15.1 35.8
2023 755 50.0 15.1 64
2024 728 60.0 12.1 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 759 51.3 14.7 33.6
2020 794 54.5 14.5 34.3
2021 769 50.9 15.1 n/a
2022 759 50.2 15.1 35.8
2023 755 50.0 15.1 64
2024 728 60.0 12.1 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $55 (0.9%) $5,765 (99.1%) $5,820
2020 $39 (0.7%) $5,672 (99.3%) $5,711
2021 $56 (0.9%) $6,422 (99.1%) $6,478

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonel Fred Cherry Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 422 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)8968.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8158.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)8576.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7768.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)6873.2
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)7055.9
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)8381.9
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7971.4
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)7165.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Suffolk City Public Schools)6553.7
 11.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)9170.2
 20.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Suffolk City Public Schools)8363
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)8667.9
 18.1%
   8th Grade Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)7854.8
 23.2%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)8179
 2%
   8th Grade English Reading (Suffolk City Public Schools)7672.2
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Suffolk City Public Schools)8577
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)9897
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Suffolk City Public Schools)9074
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Colonel Fred Cherry Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Suffolk City Public Schools)8875
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students759755
 0.5%
African American429423
 1.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1223
 91.7%
Hispanic6373
 15.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White193178
 7.8%
Two or More Races5755
 3.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%64%
 30.4%


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Colonel Fred Cherry Middle ranks 147th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 728 students attended Colonel Fred Cherry Middle.

Students at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle are 58% African American, 21% White, 9% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Colonel Fred Cherry Middle usually go on to attend Nansemond River High


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