Best middle schools in Kennewick School District (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Kennewick School District, Washington. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Washington.
- Elementary Schools in Kennewick School District
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Kennewick School District
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in Kennewick School District
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in Kennewick School District
- Largest Schools in Kennewick School District
- 170Desert Hills Middle SchoolKennewick · Public Middle55% Math proficiency · 906 students
- 257Chinook Middle SchoolKennewick · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 950 students
- 351Horse Heaven Hills Middle SchoolKennewick · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 856 students
- 432Park Middle SchoolKennewick · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 688 students
- 528Highlands Middle SchoolKennewick · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 745 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Hills Middle School Kennewick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 906 |
| 2 | Chinook Middle School Kennewick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 950 |
| 3 | Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Kennewick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 856 |
| 4 | Park Middle School Kennewick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 688 |
| 5 | Highlands Middle School Kennewick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 745 |
Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Kennewick School District with a Success Index (US) of 69.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Washington middle schools rankings, every school on the Kennewick School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Kennewick School District?
Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick, Washington ranks first among middle schools in Kennewick School District with a Success Index (US) of 69.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 906).
How are middle schools in Kennewick School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.