At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Chief Joseph Middle School: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
18.8:1 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
- 695
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.7:1
What the reported data says about Chief Joseph Middle School
Chief Joseph Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Richland. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Richland School District. NCES reports 659 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, 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 White (60.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. 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 Chief Joseph Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.8%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial7.7%
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 Richland School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enterprise Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
745 reported students
Carmichael Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
791 reported students
Leona Libby Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
805 reported students
White Bluffs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
653 reported students
Badger Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
605 reported students
Orchard Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Public schools near Chief Joseph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 791 | 1.6 mi |
| Ray Reynolds Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 1,294 | 3.4 mi |
| Enterprise Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 745 | 3.5 mi |
| Leona Libby Middle School Middle · Richland School District | 06–08 | 805 | 4.7 mi |
| Mcloughlin Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 1,171 | 4.7 mi |
| Desert Hills Middle School Middle · Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 906 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chief Joseph Middle School
What grades does Chief Joseph Middle School serve?
Chief Joseph Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Richland School District.
How many students attend Chief Joseph Middle School?
Chief Joseph Middle School reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 695 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chief Joseph Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 659 students and 35 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 Chief Joseph Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chief Joseph Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chief Joseph Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% 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 Chief Joseph Middle School in?
Chief Joseph Middle School is part of Richland School District, based in West RICHLAND, WA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chief Joseph Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carmichael Middle School (1.6 mi), Ray Reynolds Middle School (3.4 mi), Enterprise Middle School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.