Serving 661 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Cheektowaga Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheektowaga Middle School is 0.75, 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.
Cheektowaga Middle School is ranked #4025 out of 4,377 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
661 students attend Cheektowaga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Cheektowaga Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
