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Cheney School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,358 students in Cheney School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Cheney School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,358 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cheney School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
# American Indian Students
93 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
691 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
25%
# Black Students
99 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
3,822 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
71%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
140 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
425
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
406
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
393
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
390
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
421
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
419
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
438
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
366
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,888 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,951
$19,148
Spending / Student
$13,888
$19,607
Best Cheney School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W Hallett Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Betz Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 N 7th
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Phil Snowdon Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6323 S Holly Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Cheney High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 N Sixth St
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4000
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #55.
Homeworks
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 4th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4586
Grades: K-12
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Cheney Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
740 Betz
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Three Springs High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fourth Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6120 South Abbott Road
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4410
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 559-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #99.
Salnave Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Salnave Road
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12824 W 12th St.
Airway Heights, WA 99001
(509) 559-4600
Airway Heights, WA 99001
(509) 559-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cheney Open Doors
Alternative School
460 N. 6th St.
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 340-7800
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 340-7800
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheney School District?
Cheney School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,358 students.
What is the rank of Cheney School District?
Cheney School District is ranked #54 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheney School District?
71% of Cheney School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheney School District?
Cheney School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Cheney School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,888 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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