Cheney Middle School

825 17th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,053 students in grades 6-8, Cheney Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in ND
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cheney Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

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School Overview

Cheney Middle School's student population of 1,053 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,053 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

Cheney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheney Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#243 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40%
39%
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45%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
11%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
66%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheney Middle School's ranking?
Cheney Middle School is ranked #243 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Cheney Middle School often compared to?
Cheney Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Cheney Middle School?
1,053 students attend Cheney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cheney Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheney Middle School?
Cheney Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cheney Middle School offer ?
Cheney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheney Middle School part of?
Cheney Middle School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,053 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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