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Chief Joseph Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 705 students

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Posted January 23, 2010

i go there and i love the teacher and most of the students i enteract with on a day to day basis
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 1, 2009

My son attended this school in 6th grade and it was wonderful. Academically the school pushed him to excel, he now attends a school where they don't expect much unfortunately. If we didn't live so far away he would once again attend Chief Joe, and if it wasn't 300 miles away I would gladly drive him there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2009

I love my school it's awesone. : ) have the best teachers ever.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 16, 2008

Two of my kids went to Chief Jo. It is an Ok school. There is a number of very good teachers there. Few extracurricular activities are missing compared to two other middle schools in the district. There is no math club or chess club. The school's test performance is not high, which makes me think that the principal leadership is not spectacular. The new discipline 'Make your day' program is a disaster. Kids waste at least 90 min every week of instructional time on grading their behavior in each class in front of their peers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2005

This school has a great staff that cares about the students and does a fantastic job of supporting the kids from all different academic areas. The students with good grades are given opportuninities to learn and grow in the classroom with enrichment activities and a variety of extra-curricular programs while the students that need extra help are supported, encouraged and provided with teacher assisted homework clubs and study skills classes that will assist them in keeping up.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted August 1, 2004

Chief Jo is a great school! Both of my daughters will be attending this year. My son went to Charmichael... we had nothing but problems with teachers and other students. Gang wanna be types were in abundance. I would never put a child through that again! Thank You Chief Joe Staff and great kids! Only one area I feel things should be changed... I dont see why 6th graders can not participate in sports.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2004

This school is incredible! My child has succeeded in so many subjects and she is an average kid. When she went to Carmicheal she failed most courses and was over stressed with to much homework on her shoulders. At Chief Joe she has achieved a lot, and though they still give homework it isn't that hard for the kids to get it done, and it isn't beacuse the homework is easy it is because at Chief Joe they look for an understanding, and the teachers accomplish that greatly. Once my daughter had an understanding for her school work she did awesome in her homework, school work, and major projects. If you are looking for a school for your child to succeed in pick Chief Joseph Middle School. Where your child's future is in great hands.
—Submitted by Sheri Icayan, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

230 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
60%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

231 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
50%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students48%
Female44%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic28%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income31%
Not low income63%
Special education22%
Not special education51%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income58%
Not low income78%
Special education30%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students43%
Female43%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asian55%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic17%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White46%
Low income39%
Not low income48%
Special education27%
Not special education45%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female85%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income68%
Not low income82%
Special education47%
Not special education77%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students60%
Female73%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian73%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income50%
Not low income69%
Special education33%
Not special education62%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students50%
Female43%
Male55%
Black0%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income31%
Not low income63%
Special education7%
Not special education53%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female73%
Male61%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income48%
Not low income80%
Special education20%
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female63%
Male64%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income40%
Not low income81%
Special education20%
Not special education67%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 64%
Hispanic 11% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 9%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 65%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 943-7665

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