CHENEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,006 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cheney Middle School, located in West Fargo, North Dakota, is a prominent educational institution serving the students of the West Fargo Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to engage in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs.
As part of the rapidly growing West Fargo community, Cheney Middle School emphasizes the importance of community connection, collaboration, and student-centered learning. The school leverages its resources to offer modern educational technology and supportive services to help meet the individual needs of its student body. By promoting values of responsibility, respect, and academic excellence, Cheney Middle School strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, lifelong learners and contributors to their community.
As part of the rapidly growing West Fargo community, Cheney Middle School emphasizes the importance of community connection, collaboration, and student-centered learning. The school leverages its resources to offer modern educational technology and supportive services to help meet the individual needs of its student body. By promoting values of responsibility, respect, and academic excellence, Cheney Middle School strives to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, lifelong learners and contributors to their community.
1,006
Total Students
86.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 636 |
| Hispanic | 72 |
| Black | 173 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 52 |
| American Indian | 32 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White636 (63.2%)
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Black173 (17.2%)
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Hispanic72 (7.2%)
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Two or More52 (5.2%)
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Asian35 (3.5%)
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American Indian32 (3.2%)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | WEST FARGO 6 |
| Phone: | (701)356-2090 |
| Website: | http://www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us/cheney |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,006 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 86.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 322 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 88 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
331
Grade 7
361
Grade 8
314
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 331 |
| Grade 7 | 361 |
| Grade 8 | 314 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 508 | 50.5% |
| Male | 498 | 49.5% |
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