Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland, WA · Richland School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, small
225th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 41%▲ Improving
504 Wilson, Richland, WA 99352
(509)967-6400NCES ID 530732001250Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 650 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 671 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 59.2% | ▼ 20.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.5% | 28.3% | ▲ 17.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 7.2% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $501K in zip 99352 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chief Joseph Middle School
- #218Carmichael Middle SchoolRichland School District · 1.5 mi away218th of 381
ELA 42% = · Math 34% ▲3Compare - #222Ray Reynolds Middle SchoolPasco School District · 3.4 mi away222nd of 381
ELA 42% = · Math 33% ▲2Compare - #179Enterprise Middle SchoolRichland School District · 3.5 mi away179th of 381
ELA 49% ▲7 · Math 36% ▲5Compare - #59Leona Libby Middle SchoolRichland School District · 4.7 mi away59th of 381
ELA 69% ▲27 · Math 54% ▲23Compare - #255Mcloughlin Middle SchoolPasco School District · 4.7 mi away255th of 381
ELA 43% ▲1 · Math 25% ▼6Compare - #81Desert Hills Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 7.2 mi away81st of 381
ELA 63% ▲21 · Math 48% ▲17Compare - #338Highlands Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 8 mi away338th of 381
ELA 27% ▼15 · Math 17% ▼14Compare - #360Stevens Middle SchoolPasco School District · 8.7 mi away360th of 381
ELA 23% ▼19 · Math 13% ▼18Compare
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.