Chinook Middle School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools · Grades 6-8
186th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 51%· Stable
Chinook Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chinook Middle School 186th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 51th in 2025.
Chinook Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 728 students tested
Chinook Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 710 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 40.0% | ▼ 18.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 30.0% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.2% | 13.7% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Chinook Middle School
Typical home value $583K in zip 98516 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Chinook Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.6 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 4Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.8 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 9Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 7Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.1 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% · Math 43% - 9Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% · Math 63% - 5Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.8 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 9Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 4.8 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 7Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.9 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chinook Middle School in?
Chinook Middle School is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is Chinook Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chinook Middle School 186th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chinook Middle School?
White 40%, Hispanic 30%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 7% (710 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chinook Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98516 is $583K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.