At a glance
Reported students
677
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
682
Cheektowaga Middle School: 677 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Cheektowaga Middle School
Cheektowaga Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Cheektowaga. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Cheektowaga Central School District. NCES reports 677 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.9%) and Black (32.9%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cheektowaga Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.9%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black32.9%
- Asian18.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cheektowaga Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cheektowaga High School
High · Grades 09–12
682 reported students
Union East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
963 reported students
Public schools near Cheektowaga Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Middle School Middle · Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District | 06–08 | 518 | 1.8 mi |
| Cleveland Hill Middle School Middle · Cleveland Hill Union Free School District | 06–08 | 305 | 2.4 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle School Middle · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District | 06–08 | 299 | 2.6 mi |
| Depew Middle School Middle · Depew Union Free School District | 06–08 | 421 | 3.3 mi |
| Amherst Middle School Middle · Amherst Central School District | 06–08 | 646 | 3.5 mi |
| Lancaster Middle School Middle · Lancaster Central School District | 07–08 | 876 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cheektowaga Middle School
What grades does Cheektowaga Middle School serve?
Cheektowaga Middle School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cheektowaga Central School District.
How many students attend Cheektowaga Middle School?
Cheektowaga Middle School reported 677 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 591 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cheektowaga Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 677 students and 64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cheektowaga Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cheektowaga Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheektowaga Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cheektowaga Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cheektowaga Middle School in?
Cheektowaga Middle School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District, based in Cheektowaga, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cheektowaga Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maryvale Middle School (1.8 mi), Cleveland Hill Middle School (2.4 mi), John F Kennedy Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.