Carmichael Middle School vs. Chief Joseph Middle School
Should you attend Carmichael Middle School or Chief Joseph Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carmichael Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Chief Joseph Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Carmichael Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Chief Joseph 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
807 students
697 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1164 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1207 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
280
239
Grade 7 Students
269
220
Grade 8 Students
258
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
29%
26%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
59%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
