At a glance
Reported students
620
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Chinook Middle School: 620 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Chinook Middle School
Chinook Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in SeaTac. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Highline School District. NCES reports 620 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40%) and Black (19.4%). English learners represent 33.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chinook Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic40%
- Black19.4%
- Asian15.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.6%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Highline School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pacific Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
604 reported students
Sylvester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
582 reported students
Cascade Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Glacier Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Tyee High School
High · Grades 09–12
644 reported students
Midway Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
548 reported students
Public schools near Chinook Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showalter Middle School Middle · Tukwila School District | 06–08 | 651 | 2.8 mi |
| Pacific Middle School Middle · Highline School District | 06–08 | 604 | 2.8 mi |
| Glacier Middle School Middle · Highline School District | 06–08 | 803 | 3.1 mi |
| Sylvester Middle School Middle · Highline School District | 06–08 | 582 | 3.2 mi |
| Nelsen Middle School Middle · Renton School District | 06–08 | 913 | 4.2 mi |
| Mill Creek Middle School Middle · Kent School District | 06–08 | 866 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Middle School
What grades does Chinook Middle School serve?
Chinook Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Highline School District.
How many students attend Chinook Middle School?
Chinook Middle School reported 620 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chinook Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 620 students and 35.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chinook Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chinook Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Highline School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chinook Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chinook Middle School in?
Chinook Middle School is part of Highline School District, based in Burien, WA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chinook Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Showalter Middle School (2.8 mi), Pacific Middle School (2.8 mi), Glacier Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.