Cheektowaga Middle School (2026 List)

About Cheektowaga Middle School

Cheektowaga Middle School serves students in grades 5 through 8. The school is known for its focus on academic rigor, character education, and creating a respectful, inclusive environment. Offering a broad curriculum with enrichment programs and extracurricular activities, Cheektowaga Middle supports student development both in and out of the classroom.

Contact Information

Address

3600 UNION RD CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14225

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Phone

(716) 686-3660

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Website

https://www.cheektowagak12.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.

60

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

627

Total Students

$54300

Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Cheektowaga Middle School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

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School Ratings

Ranked

19

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34%

Asian 15.2%

Hispanic 9.7%

Black 33.2%

Two+ Races 7.8%

Native Am. 0%

White

34%

Asian

15.2%

Hispanic

9.7%

Black

33.2%

Two+ Races

7.8%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 627

50.7%

318 Female

49.3%

309 Male

Student Population

627 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cheektowaga Middle School celebrated a fun-filled Field Day at the high school stadium, where students enjoyed games, activities, and camaraderie under the guidance of enthusiastic staff.

FAQ

1. What grades does the school serve and what are some numbers regarding enrollment? Serves grades 6–8. Enrollment: approximately 315 students and a student–teacher ratio of ~9.4:1. 2. What academic and exploratory opportunities does the school offer? Offers core academics and exploratory subjects (like Fine Arts and family/consumer sciences) (e.g., it has the STACK advisement program, which stands for Success Through Academics, Character, and Knowledge). 3. What is the contact information for the school and where is it located? Is located at 105 Mapleview Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225. Phone: (716) 836-7200. 4. When was Cheektowaga Middle School formed? It was created in 1989; this facility opened on September 3, 2003 and was dedicated on November 20, 2003. 5. What extracurricular programs do you have at Cheektowaga Middle School? The school has clubs, music, the arts, and sports to allow students to seek out and follow their interests.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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