Chinook Middle School

746 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chinook Middle School, located in Lacey, Washington, is a key part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Chinook Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes building strong relationships between staff, students, and families to ensure a safe and inclusive atmosphere. By integrating technology into the classroom and encouraging participation in sports, arts, and clubs, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, helping them cultivate the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for their transition into high school and beyond.

746

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	216
Black	42
Asian	64
Two or More	99
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	31

White
287 (38.6%)
Hispanic
216 (29.0%)
Two or More
99 (13.3%)
Asian
64 (8.6%)
Black
42 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
31 (4.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4760
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 241

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 260

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Chinook Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	241
Grade 7	245
Grade 8	260

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Chinook Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	47.9%
Male	387	51.9%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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