Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Chinook 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 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinook Middle School's student population of 850 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chinook Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Middle School's ranking?
Chinook Middle School is ranked #1033 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
850 students attend Chinook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Chinook Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Chinook Middle School part of?
Chinook Middle School is part of Kennewick School District.
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