Is Chinook Middle School a good school?

Chinook Middle School ranks 277 th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chinook Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 919 students attended Chinook Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Chinook Middle School?

Students at Chinook Middle School are 55% White, 34% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Chinook Middle School attend?

Students who attend Chinook Middle School usually go on to attend Southridge High School

Chinook Middle School

Summary:

Chinook Middle School is a public middle school in Kennewick, Washington, serving 882 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Kennewick School District, which is ranked 135 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chinook Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency rates across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Chinook's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 52.9%, compared to 48.97% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school's migrant student population also performs well, ranking in the top 10-23 out of 39 Washington middle schools. However, Chinook's special education students and English Language Learners struggle more than other subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Chinook Middle School serves a less diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (59.64%) than the surrounding area. It also has a relatively lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (around 51%) compared to some nearby schools, which have rates as high as 95%. This suggests Chinook serves a more affluent community, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While Chinook outperforms most schools in the Kennewick School District, some schools in the Richland School District, like Desert Hills Middle School, outperform Chinook in certain areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338

(509) 222-7500

District: Kennewick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,240

Students who attend Chinook Middle School usually attend:

High:

Southridge High School

Feeder schools for Chinook Middle School:

Elementary:	Fuerza Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary School
	Sage Crest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 919

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

34.2%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chinook Middle School ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Kennewick School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Chinook Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Kennewick School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (34.2%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School is 20.9. 3 middle schools in the Kennewick School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chinook Middle School employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chinook Middle School is $15,240, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Kennewick School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chinook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinook Middle School 277^th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Chinook Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kennewick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kennewick School District 135^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chinook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	51.64	246^th	512	52.0%
2021	56.15	202^nd	529	61.8%
2022	55.77	200^th	541	63.0%
2023	55.12	207^th	539	61.6%
2024	45.05	277^th	535	48.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	61.78	66^th	166	60.2%
2019	47.32	131^st	246	46.7%
2021	52.15	108^th	250	56.8%
2022	55.60	99^th	257	61.5%
2023	43.92	128^th	244	47.5%
2024	32.42	168^th	243	30.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.61	27^th	50	46.0%
2024	39.90	36^th	78	53.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.21	85^th	268	68.3%
2019	32.83	152^nd	231	34.2%
2021	21.74	183^rd	210	12.9%
2022	29.98	138^th	199	30.7%
2023	25.50	136^th	167	18.6%
2024	23.43	138^th	179	22.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.22	143^rd	349	59.0%
2021	62.23	123^rd	458	73.1%
2022	55.87	157^th	475	66.9%
2023	55.69	181^st	463	60.9%
2024	47.19	222^nd	455	51.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	39.63	23^rd	39	41.0%
2021	66.71	8^th	38	78.9%
2022	63.87	10^th	36	72.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.30	168^th	376	55.3%
2019	53.15	207^th	452	54.2%
2021	50.88	207^th	469	55.9%
2022	52.73	198^th	479	58.7%
2023	55.75	188^th	464	59.5%
2024	49.51	218^th	464	53.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	53.59	155^th	371	58.2%
2019	49.28	219^th	453	51.7%
2021	61.57	160^th	476	66.4%
2022	57.69	171^st	480	64.4%
2023	51.53	193^rd	470	58.9%
2024	38.89	271^st	466	41.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.48	130^th	152	14.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	41.27	155^th	259	40.2%
2019	31.59	241^st	344	29.9%
2021	38.30	205^th	353	41.9%
2022	42.22	189^th	360	47.5%
2023	43.03	175^th	336	47.9%
2024	35.57	211^th	344	38.7%

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Rank History for White students at Chinook Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	52.25	148^th	325	54.5%
2019	60.97	164^th	470	65.1%
2021	66.37	136^th	480	71.7%
2022	61.82	158^th	488	67.6%
2023	60.45	168^th	488	65.6%
2024	52.05	221^st	486	54.5%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Chinook Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	495	15	22	219	2	3	38	0	794
2018	552	17	30	240	2	3	51	0	895
2019	589	20	28	270	2	2	56	0	967
2020	595	20	20	273	5	1	65	0	979
2021	559	18	17	271	5	0	62	1	933
2022	509	15	18	243	6	0	59	0	850
2023	526	19	17	257	5	1	55	2	882
2024	504	12	23	314	8	2	55	1	919

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chinook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	794	36.0	22.0	0
2018	895	42.5	21.0	49.9
2019	967	45.3	21.3	50.1
2020	979	46.4	21.0	51.5
2021	933	47.0	19.8	48.7
2022	850	45.4	18.7	48.4
2023	882	42.9	20.5	51.1
2024	919	43.9	20.9	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chinook Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	794	36.0	22.0	0
2018	895	42.5	21.0	49.9
2019	967	45.3	21.3	50.1
2020	979	46.4	21.0	51.5
2021	933	47.0	19.8	48.7
2022	850	45.4	18.7	48.4
2023	882	42.9	20.5	51.1
2024	919	43.9	20.9	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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