C+
Average
69/100

Chinook Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4301 6th Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Washington
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
710
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%49/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (−1 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (−4 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White66%51%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts46th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%32%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts49th percentile (list)
Asian52%42%reading -21 pts, math -27 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial62%37%reading -1 pts, math -14 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income47%31%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4301 6th Ave NE
City Lacey
ZIP Code 98516
District 5305850
NCES School ID 530585000862
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98516

Understanding the community around Chinook Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,378
Per Capita Income $44,259
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $474,800
Median Rent $1,800
Owner-Occupied 70.5%
Renter-Occupied 29.5%
View full data for ZIP 98516 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chinook Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 40.0%
Hispanic/Latino 30.0%
Two or More Races 13.7%
Asian 7.3%
Black 4.5%
Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 710
Teachers (FTE) 39.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School has 710 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Chinook Middle School serve?
Chinook Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chinook Middle School receive per student?
Chinook Middle School receives $19,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chinook Middle School in 98516 ▼
Avg Home Value
$581,608
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,245
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
29.5%

Other Schools in 98516

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026