Desert Sky Elementary vs Kiona-Benton City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sky Elementary
West Richland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
Benton City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Elementary West Richland, Washington | Kiona-Benton City Middle School Benton City, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 1,154 | #277 of 363 |
| National rank | #14778 of 50,301 | #10114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 441 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | West Richland | Benton City |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 38.7).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 20.2%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •Desert Sky Elementary is the larger school with 441 students compared with 340.
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 Desert Sky Elementary better than Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Elementary ranks higher (65.0 vs 38.7 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 Desert Sky Elementary and Kiona-Benton City Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between West Richland and Benton City in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Elementary: 441. Kiona-Benton City Middle School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Elementary and Kiona-Benton City Middle School rank in Washington?
Desert Sky Elementary is 413th of 1,154 and Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 277th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).