How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle | John Yeates Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Suffolk, VA | Suffolk, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 736 | 509 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 69.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle | John Yeates Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,431 | $14,431 |
| District | Suffolk Public Schools | Suffolk Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle | John Yeates Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.4% | 42.2% |
| African American | 55.4% | 36.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 10.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Colonel Fred Cherry Middle | John Yeates Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 379:1 | 239:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 82 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.