Chinook Middle School

882 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chinook Middle School, located in Kennewick, Washington, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the critical middle school transition years. As part of the Kennewick School District, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, and language arts with elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Chinook Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit. The school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership programs. By prioritizing character development and academic excellence, Chinook aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, ensuring they feel connected to their peers and empowered to succeed as they navigate their adolescent years.

882

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	257
Black	19
Asian	17
Two or More	55
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
526 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
257 (29.2 %)
Two or More
55 (6.2 %)
Black
19 (2.2 %)
Asian
17 (1.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Kennewick School District
Phone:	(509)222-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 294