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5.2 avg / 10

Cheney School District

School District · Cheney, Washington

Students: 5,658
Teachers (FTE): 329

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

11

5 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,596

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#212 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,596

$3,128 vs Washington median

District size

5,658 students

Much larger than Washington median

About Cheney School District

Cheney School District is a Cheney, Washington school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,658 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $14,596 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Cheney School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Salnave Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Cheney School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Cheney School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.2%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 44.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Cheney School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Cheney
Total Enrollment
5,658
Teachers (FTE)
329
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cheney School District?

Cheney School District has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cheney School District?

The average composite rating for Cheney School District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cheney School District?

Cheney School District spends $14,596 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheney School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cheney School District is 17.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cheney School District?

Salnave Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cheney School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Cheney School District?

Across schools in Cheney School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Cheney School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Cheney School District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
38.2%
ELA Proficiency
44.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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