Serving 692 students in grades 6-8, Chehalis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chehalis Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Chehalis school district, encompassing approximately 95.4 square miles around the city of Chehalis, WA. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 15 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chehalis Middle School's student population of 692 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chehalis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chehalis Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1403 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chehalis Middle School's ranking?
Chehalis Middle School is ranked #1403 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chehalis Middle School often compared to?
Chehalis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centralia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chehalis Middle School?
692 students attend Chehalis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Chehalis Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chehalis Middle School?
Chehalis Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chehalis Middle School offer ?
Chehalis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chehalis Middle School part of?
Chehalis Middle School is part of Chehalis School District.
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