Cheney Middle School 6-8

Summary:

Cheney Middle School 6-8 is a high-performing public middle school in Cheney, Kansas, serving 176 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Cheney School District, which is ranked 1 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cheney Middle School 6-8 consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 51.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 51.42% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 33.55% and 31.6%, respectively. The school also had 56.35% of students proficient or better in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 32.28%. Cheney Middle School 6-8 has maintained a high ranking among Kansas middle schools, with a ranking as high as 12th out of 362 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Cheney Middle School 6-8 generally performs well across all student subgroups, the school's performance for special education students is an area of concern, with the school ranking 132nd out of 171 Kansas middle schools for this subgroup in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the school's performance in 8th grade ELA and Mathematics has shown a declining trend over the years, with proficiency rates dropping from 59.01% and 55.73% in 2023-2024 to 36.05% and 40.97% in 2022-2023, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, Cheney Middle School 6-8 outperforms most, with the exception of Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in the Goddard School District, which has a similar high ranking and performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 715 N. Main
       Cheney, KS  67025


(316) 542-0060

District: Cheney

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,158 Help


Students who attend Cheney Middle School 6-8 usually attend:

High:    Cheney High

Feeder schools for Cheney Middle School 6-8:

Elementary:    Cheney Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cheney Middle School 6-8 ranks better than 95.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheney Middle School 6-8 is 16.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cheney Middle School 6-8 is $11,158.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cheney Middle School 6-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheney Middle School 6-8 16th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Cheney Middle School 6-8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cheney:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheney 1st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheney Middle School 6-8

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Rank History for all students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.86 76th 277 72.6%
2007 73.95 47th 286 83.6%
2008 65.20 94th 296 68.2%
2009 68.93 76th 307 75.2%
2010 68.32 85th 316 73.1%
2011 71.24 72nd 320 77.5%
2012 63.90 132nd 342 61.4%
2013 78.90 32nd 355 91.0%
2015 61.32 111th 368 69.8%
2016 74.57 53rd 343 84.5%
2017 56.47 122nd 358 65.9%
2018 69.66 68th 350 80.6%
2019 74.86 57th 368 84.5%
2021 83.57 27th 367 92.6%
2022 80.75 43rd 368 88.3%
2023 93.27 12th 362 96.7%
2024 92.57 16th 362 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.19 132nd 171 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.41 81st 255 68.2%
2019 49.06 126th 270 53.3%
2021 78.62 18th 275 93.5%
2022 59.12 68th 270 74.8%
2023 81.22 15th 300 95.0%
2024 85.72 18th 296 93.9%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.13 65th 275 76.4%
2019 70.64 58th 294 80.3%
2021 78.10 34th 313 89.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.03 68th 280 75.7%
2019 74.59 51st 301 83.1%
2021 82.95 25th 308 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cheney Middle School 6-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 81st 333 75.7%
2019 72.38 61st 344 82.3%
2021 81.84 26th 349 92.6%
2022 78.07 44th 349 87.4%
2023 92.41 7th 349 98.0%
2024 90.85 14th 347 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheney Middle School 6-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1989 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1990 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1991 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1992 91 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 93
1993 86 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 87
1994 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1995 99 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1996 99 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1997 163 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1998 183 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1999 180 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 192 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 193 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 197
2002 200 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 200 0 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 209 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2005 203 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 191 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 180 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 188 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 206 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2010 189 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 193
2011 167 1 1 5 1 0 4 0 179
2012 149 1 1 6 2 0 7 0 166
2013 158 0 1 10 3 0 9 0 181
2014 149 0 0 10 5 3 9 0 176
2015 166 3 0 10 2 0 4 0 185
2016 167 3 0 3 3 0 5 0 181
2017 173 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 182
2018 162 0 0 7 1 0 6 0 176
2019 163 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 179
2020 162 0 0 12 0 0 4 0 178
2021 161 0 0 10 1 0 4 0 176
2022 153 2 0 11 1 0 3 0 170
2023 159 0 0 13 1 0 3 0 176
2024 155 0 0 17 1 0 5 0 178

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cheney Middle School 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 92 6.0 15.3 0
1989 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1990 96 6.0 16.0 0
1991 104 5.8 17.9 n/a
1992 93 5.6 16.6 14
1993 87 5.6 15.5 10.3
1994 104 5.6 18.6 9.6
1995 102 7.0 14.6 16.7
1996 102 7.0 14.6 16.7
1997 165 10.9 15.1 18.2
1998 190 10.0 19.0 17.9
1999 191 9.8 19.5 19.9
2000 200 10.8 18.5 16.5
2001 197 12.1 16.3 15.2
2002 205 12.9 15.9 18.5
2003 205 12.9 15.9 18.5
2004 213 12.9 16.5 16.9
2005 206 11.3 18.2 15.5
2006 198 12.7 15.6 16.2
2007 183 14.7 12.4 16.4
2008 192 12.0 16.0 20.8
2009 210 12.4 16.9 16.7
2010 193 13.1 14.7 20.7
2011 179 12.5 14.3 24
2012 166 14.2 11.6 33.7
2013 181 15.1 11.9 34.3
2014 176 15.1 11.6 36.4
2015 185 18.0 10.2 35.7
2016 181 16.0 11.3 30.9
2017 182 12.9 14.1 34.1
2018 176 11.9 14.7 32.4
2019 179 11.8 15.1 27.4
2020 178 11.6 15.3 30.3
2021 176 11.6 15.1 25.6
2022 170 10.4 16.3 31.2
2023 176 10.5 16.7 23.3
2024 178 10.5 16.8 30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cheney Middle School 6-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 92 6.0 15.3 0
1989 96 6.0 16.0 n/a
1990 96 6.0 16.0 0
1991 104 5.8 17.9 n/a
1992 93 5.6 16.6 14
1993 87 5.6 15.5 10.3
1994 104 5.6 18.6 9.6
1995 102 7.0 14.6 16.7
1996 102 7.0 14.6 16.7
1997 165 10.9 15.1 18.2
1998 190 10.0 19.0 17.9
1999 191 9.8 19.5 19.9
2000 200 10.8 18.5 16.5
2001 197 12.1 16.3 15.2
2002 205 12.9 15.9 18.5
2003 205 12.9 15.9 18.5
2004 213 12.9 16.5 16.9
2005 206 11.3 18.2 15.5
2006 198 12.7 15.6 16.2
2007 183 14.7 12.4 16.4
2008 192 12.0 16.0 20.8
2009 210 12.4 16.9 16.7
2010 193 13.1 14.7 20.7
2011 179 12.5 14.3 24
2012 166 14.2 11.6 33.7
2013 181 15.1 11.9 34.3
2014 176 15.1 11.6 36.4
2015 185 18.0 10.2 35.7
2016 181 16.0 11.3 30.9
2017 182 12.9 14.1 34.1
2018 176 11.9 14.7 32.4
2019 179 11.8 15.1 27.4
2020 178 11.6 15.3 30.3
2021 176 11.6 15.1 25.6
2022 170 10.4 16.3 31.2
2023 176 10.5 16.7 23.3
2024 178 10.5 16.8 30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cheney Middle School 6-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $288 (2.6%) $10,870 (97.4%) $11,158

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheney Middle School 6-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 362 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney Middle School 6-8)56.753.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney)56.753.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cheney Middle School 6-8)26.963.3
 36.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cheney)26.963.3
 36.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney Middle School 6-8)40.766
 25.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney)40.766
 25.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cheney Middle School 6-8)35.252.8
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cheney)35.252.8
 17.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney Middle School 6-8)45.536.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cheney)45.536.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cheney Middle School 6-8)30.941
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cheney)30.941
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Cheney Middle School 6-8)47.345.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Cheney)47.345.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179176
 1.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1313
Pacific Islander00
White163159
 2.5%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.4%23.3%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheney Middle School 6-8

Yes! Cheney Middle School 6-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16th of 362 Kansas middle schools.

Students who attend Cheney Middle School 6-8 usually go on to attend Cheney High

Students at Cheney Middle School 6-8 are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Cheney Middle School 6-8.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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