Serving 589 students in grades 5-8, Cheektowaga Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheektowaga Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cheektowaga Middle School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheektowaga Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheektowaga Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3866 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheektowaga Middle School's ranking?
Cheektowaga Middle School is ranked #3866 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cheektowaga Middle School often compared to?
Cheektowaga Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheektowaga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cheektowaga Middle School?
589 students attend Cheektowaga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Cheektowaga Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheektowaga Middle School?
Cheektowaga Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cheektowaga Middle School offer ?
Cheektowaga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheektowaga Middle School part of?
Cheektowaga Middle School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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