Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School serves 885 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School's student population of 885 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
38%
13%
White
23%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School?
885 students attend Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School?
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School offer ?
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School part of?
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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