Chinook Middle School

2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Chinook Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chinook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Chinook Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Chinook Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#331 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
61%
40%
69%
53%
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinook Middle School's ranking?
Chinook Middle School is ranked #331 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chinook Middle School often compared to?
Chinook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
735 students attend Chinook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Chinook Middle School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chinook Middle School offer ?
Chinook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chinook Middle School part of?
Chinook Middle School is part of Bellevue School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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