Chehalis Middle School
Chehalis Middle School serves 617 students in grades 6-8.
Chehalis Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Chehalis Middle School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 617 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Chehalis Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Chehalis Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #795 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 74% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chehalis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chehalis Middle School is W F West High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lewis County Alternative School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Olympic Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chehalis Olympic Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 423 students10
0.1 miles
2057 Sw Salsbury
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7225 0.1 4-5 423 - Chehalis W F West High School Math: 39% | Reading: 65%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 956 students10
0.7 miles
342 Sw 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7235 0.7 9-12 956 - Chehalis Lewis County Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 22 students
0.8 miles
1265 Sw Pacific Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-3664 0.8 6-12 22 - Chehalis Green Hill Academic School Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
1.0 miles
375 Sw 11th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 740-3520 1 9-12 179 - Chehalis Lewis County Juvenile Detention Grades: 5-12 | 16 students
1.0 miles
1255 Sw Pacific St
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 748-0131 1 5-12 16
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