CHENEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Cheney Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cheney School District school district, located in CHENEY, WA with about 469 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Cheney Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cheney Middle School, located at 740 Betz in Cheney, Washington, serves as a central academic hub for students in the Cheney School District. As a middle-level institution, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary school and high school, providing a curriculum designed to challenge students academically while fostering social and emotional growth. The school is integrated into the larger Cheney community, which is known for its proximity to Eastern Washington University, often resulting in a diverse and academically-oriented local culture.

The school environment at Cheney Middle is structured to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education by offering a blend of core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside a variety of elective opportunities. By emphasizing both classroom performance and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build foundational habits for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Cheney Middle School at (509) 559-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.