Desert Hills Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kennewick, Washington 99338 · Kennewick School District
#82 of 363 middle schools in Washington
#3428 of 15,369 nationally
About Desert Hills Middle School
Desert Hills Middle School is a public middle located in Kennewick, in the Kennewick School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 906 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 82nd of 363 ranked middle schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 906.
There are 30 schools in Kennewick; Desert Hills Middle School ranks 4th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Hills Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Desert Hills Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cottonwood Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 1.7 km away
Amon Creek Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
594 students · 1.8 km away
Ridge View Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students · 2.7 km away
Sunset View Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students · 2.9 km away
Fuerza Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students · 3.6 km away
Benton County Jail
Kennewick · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 4.0 km away
Sage Crest Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 4.0 km away
Vista Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 4.5 km away
Badger Mountain Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
605 students · 4.6 km away
Southridge High School
Kennewick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,612 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Rainier Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
Canyon Park Middle School
Bothell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students
Voyager Middle School
Everett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
Northwood Middle School
Renton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Rose Hill Middle School
Redmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Nelsen Middle School
Renton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Hills Middle School a good school?
Desert Hills Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #82 of 363 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Hills Middle School rank in Washington?
Desert Hills Middle School ranks #82 of 363 middle schools in Washington and #3428 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle School?
Desert Hills Middle School had 906 students in 2025.
Is Desert Hills Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Hills Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Hills Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Hills Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.