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Chinook Middle School vs. Komachin Middle School

Should you attend Chinook Middle School or Komachin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Chinook Middle School
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Komachin Middle School
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades 6-8, Chinook Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, Komachin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
710 students
642 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chinook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Komachin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chinook Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Komachin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chinook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Komachin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Komachin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1242 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1277 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chinook Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Komachin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chinook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Komachin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chinook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Komachin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chinook Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Komachin Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
240
201
Grade 7 Students
240
203
Grade 8 Students
230
238

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chinook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Komachin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Thurston Public Schools and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chinook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chinook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(22-23 School Year Data)
11%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chinook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Komachin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Thurston Public Schools and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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