Chinook Middle School

2001 98th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004

814 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chinook Middle School, located in the Clyde Hill neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Bellevue School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse, high-achieving student body. The campus features a modern facility designed to support a wide range of learning styles, emphasizing both rigorous core academics and a robust selection of elective courses, including world languages, performing arts, and technology-focused STEM programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Chinook Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and nurturing social-emotional growth. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, specialized interest clubs, and leadership opportunities, which encourage students to engage with their peers outside of the classroom. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a focus on student well-being, Chinook aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in the region.

814

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	96
Black	31
Asian	284
Two or More	105
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
289 (35.5 %)
Asian
284 (34.9 %)
Two or More
105 (12.9 %)
Hispanic
96 (11.8 %)
Black
31 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Bellevue School District
Phone:	(425)456-6300
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 266

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 305