Serving 677 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheektowaga Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Buffalo, NY, encompassing approximately 10.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheektowaga Middle School's student population of 677 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cheektowaga Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheektowaga Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3883 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #3883 out of 4,346 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cheektowaga Middle School?
677 students attend Cheektowaga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Cheektowaga Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cheektowaga Middle School part of?
Cheektowaga Middle School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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