Serving 1,006 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 36% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,006 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheney Middle School serves the northern part of West Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 67.6 square miles. Families typically reside within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheney Middle School's student population of 1,006 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,006 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Campus Size
31 acres
School Motto
Educating all learners for tomorrow's world.
School Rankings
Cheney Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheney Middle School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #284 out of 449 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Cheney Middle School?
1,006 students attend Cheney Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cheney Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 10:1.
What grades does Cheney Middle School offer ?
Cheney Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cheney Middle School part of?
Cheney Middle School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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