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#181 of 451 schools in ND
Top 40% in state
Cheney Middle School
Middle School · West Fargo 6 · West Fargo, ND
A West Fargo 6 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 17th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cheney Middle School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cheney Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Fargo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,206
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
45.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Middle Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
| Carl Ben Eielson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Discovery Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Fargo 6
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cheney Middle School is listed in WEST FARGO 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cheney Middle School
Cheney Middle School is a public middle school in West Fargo, ND, part of West Fargo 6, serving approximately 979 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #181 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cheney Middle School
What grades does Cheney Middle School serve?
Cheney Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cheney Middle School?
Cheney Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cheney Middle School rank in ND?
Cheney Middle School ranks #181 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Cheney Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cheney Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cheney Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cheney Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cheney Middle School a charter school?
No, Cheney Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cheney Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cheney Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cheney Middle School?
41.9% of students at Cheney Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (701) 356-2090
- Area population (ZIP 58078)
- 39,946
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 58078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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