Chinook Middle School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
186th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 51%· Stable
4301 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
(360)412-4760NCES ID 530585000862Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 728 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 710 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 40.0% | ▼ 21.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 30.0% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 13.7% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Asian | 12.8% | 7.3% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $583K in zip 98516 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chinook Middle School
- #170Komachin Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.6 mi away170th of 381
ELA 51% ▼1 · Math 35% ▲6Compare - #262Nisqually Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.8 mi away262nd of 381
ELA 40% ▼12 · Math 26% ▼3Compare - #57Washington Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3 mi away57th of 381
ELA 66% ▲14 · Math 57% ▲28Compare - #121Reeves Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 3.1 mi away121st of 381
ELA 54% ▲2 · Math 43% ▲14Compare - #39Aspire Performing Arts AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away39th of 381
ELA 71% ▲19 · Math 63% ▲34Compare - #216Salish Middle SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.8 mi away216th of 381
ELA 45% ▼7 · Math 31% ▲2Compare - #54Jefferson Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 4.8 mi away54th of 381
ELA 68% ▲16 · Math 56% ▲27Compare - #143Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolOlympia School District · 5.9 mi away143rd of 381
ELA 49% ▼3 · Math 43% ▲14Compare
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.