Cottonwood Elementary vs Desert Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Desert Hills Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Kennewick, Washington | Desert Hills Middle School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 1,154 | #82 of 363 |
| National rank | #4254 of 50,301 | #3428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| city | Kennewick | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 69.6).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 24.6%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.7).
- •Desert Hills Middle School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary better than Desert Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 69.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary and Desert Hills Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 474. Desert Hills Middle School: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Desert Hills Middle School rank in Washington?
Cottonwood Elementary is 113th of 1,154 and Desert Hills Middle School is 82nd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).