CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.cheektowagak12.org

677 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Cheektowaga Middle School, located at 3600 Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Cheektowaga Central School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during their formative middle school years, focusing on both academic growth and social-emotional development. By providing a structured and inclusive environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Cheektowaga Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are intended to help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills. Families and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources can visit the official district website at http://www.cheektowagacentral.org.

677

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	59
Black	223
Asian	126
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
223 (32.9%)
Black
223 (32.9%)
Asian
126 (18.6%)
Hispanic
59 (8.7%)
Two or More
45 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3660
Website:	http://www.cheektowagak12.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	484
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 172

Grade 6 159

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 159

Ungraded 9