Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland, WA · Richland School District · Grades 6-8
225th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 41%▲ Improving
Chief Joseph Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Chief Joseph Middle School 225th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Chief Joseph Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 650 students tested
Chief Joseph Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 671 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 59.2% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 28.3% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 7.2% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.9% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Chief Joseph Middle School
Typical home value $501K in zip 99352 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Chief Joseph Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Carmichael Middle SchoolRichland School District · 1.5 mi away218th of 381
ELA 42% · Math 34% - 5Ray Reynolds Middle SchoolPasco School District · 3.4 mi away222nd of 381
ELA 42% · Math 33% - 6Enterprise Middle SchoolRichland School District · 3.5 mi away179th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 36% - 9Leona Libby Middle SchoolRichland School District · 4.7 mi away59th of 381
ELA 69% · Math 54% - 4Mcloughlin Middle SchoolPasco School District · 4.7 mi away255th of 381
ELA 43% · Math 25% - 8Desert Hills Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 7.2 mi away81st of 381
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 2Highlands Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 8 mi away338th of 381
ELA 27% · Math 17% - 1Stevens Middle SchoolPasco School District · 8.7 mi away360th of 381
ELA 23% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Chief Joseph Middle School in?
Chief Joseph Middle School is part of the Richland School District district in Richland, Washington.
Is Chief Joseph Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chief Joseph Middle School 225th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Chief Joseph Middle School?
White 59%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 2% (671 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chief Joseph Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99352 is $501K 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.