Serving 155 students in grades 6-8, Chimacum 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Chimacum Middle School?
155 students attend Chimacum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Chimacum Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chimacum Middle School?
Chimacum Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chimacum Middle School offer ?
Chimacum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chimacum Middle School part of?
Chimacum Middle School is part of Chimacum School District.
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