Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School serves 739 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
23%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School?
739 students attend Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 13:1, which is lower 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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