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#2148 of 2,228 schools in WA
Homeworks
School · Cheney School District · Cheney, WA
A Cheney School District school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 4th Street, Cheney, WA 99004
- Math 18% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 66.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homeworks score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Homeworks 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,050/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheney), 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
$62,014
Median home value
$368,500
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cheney School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homeworks is listed in Cheney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homeworks
Homeworks is a public school in Cheney, WA, part of Cheney School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 66.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,148 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homeworks
What grades does Homeworks serve?
Homeworks serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Homeworks?
Homeworks has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homeworks?
The student-teacher ratio at Homeworks is 66.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homeworks rank in WA?
Homeworks ranks #2,148 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Homeworks's MySchoolScout rating?
Homeworks has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Homeworks?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homeworks has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Homeworks a charter school?
No, Homeworks is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homeworks a Title I school?
No, Homeworks is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homeworks?
57.9% of students at Homeworks 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 66.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Spokane County
- Phone
- (509) 559-4586
- Area population (ZIP 99004)
- 22,448
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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