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#1538 of 2,228 schools in WA
Chehalis Middle School
Middle School · Chehalis School District · Chehalis, WA
A middle school in Chehalis, WA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1060 SW 20th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
- Math 30% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chehalis Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chehalis Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,314/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chehalis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,057
Median home value
$381,700
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–10 | 3.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Centralia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | PK–10 | 4.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chehalis School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chehalis Middle School is listed in Chehalis School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chehalis Middle School
Chehalis Middle School is a public middle school in Chehalis, WA, part of Chehalis School District, serving approximately 672 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,538 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chehalis Middle School
What grades does Chehalis Middle School serve?
Chehalis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chehalis Middle School?
Chehalis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chehalis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chehalis Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chehalis Middle School rank in WA?
Chehalis Middle School ranks #1,538 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chehalis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chehalis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chehalis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chehalis Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chehalis Middle School a charter school?
No, Chehalis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chehalis Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chehalis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chehalis Middle School?
52.7% of students at Chehalis Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (360) 807-7230
- Area population (ZIP 98532)
- 26,531
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98532; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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