Cleveland Hill High School is a public high school located in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District.
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Cleveland Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cleveland Hill Middle School's student population of 315 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Rankings
Cleveland Hill Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Hill Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1837 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Hill Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Hill Middle School is ranked #1837 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Hill Middle School?
315 students attend Cleveland Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cleveland Hill Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Hill Middle School?
Cleveland Hill Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cleveland Hill Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cleveland Hill Middle School part of?
Cleveland Hill Middle School is part of Cleveland Hill Union Free School District.
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