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Chinook Middle School

4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 788 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 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Chinook Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
788 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Chinook Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1207 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chinook Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chinook Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
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White
43%
49%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chinook Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Chinook Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chinook Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Middle School's ranking?
Chinook Middle School is ranked #1207 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Chinook Middle School often compared to?
Chinook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Middle School, Nisqually Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
788 students attend Chinook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Chinook Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
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 North Thurston School District.

School Reviews
1   6/16/2020
Absolutely disgusting bathrooms! Annoying kids, and weird teachers. Taking my child out of this school before next school year!!
- Posted by Parent - Hareb Alls
1   1/29/2020
Just completely dissatisfied. No hope for the North Thurston public schools!! I wish I could provide my kid with a better options..
- Posted by Parent - ParentOfAChildWithA LearningDisability

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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