Chinook Middle School
Chinook Middle School serves 988 students in grades 6-8.
Chinook Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Chinook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Chinook Middle School's student population of 988 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 988 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Rankings
Chinook Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Chinook Middle School is 0.65, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #223 out of 2052 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 50% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 31% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 49% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellevue School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Chinook Middle School is Bellevue High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Central Educational Services (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clyde Hill Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellevue Clyde Hill Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 619 students10
0.3 miles
9601 Ne 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-5000 0.3 PK-5 619 - Bellevue Bellevue High School Math: 79% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,563 student10
1.5 miles
10416 Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 456-7000 1.5 9-12 1,563 - Bellevue Grad Alliance Program Alternative School Grades: 10-12 | 13 students
1.8 miles
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4226 1.8 10-12 13 - Bellevue Central Educational Services Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-13 | 86 students10
1.9 miles
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149 1.9 PK-13 86 - Kirkland Emerson High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 54 students10
2.0 miles
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300 2 9-12 54
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