Highlands Middle School vs Desert Hills Middle School
Desert Hills Middle School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 5.0/10. In math proficiency, Desert Hills Middle School leads at 55.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Highlands Middle School
Kennewick, WA
5.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
723 students
Desert Hills Middle School
Kennewick, WA
6.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
897 students
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| Metric | Highlands Middle School | Desert Hills Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 27.3% |
| Environment Score | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| State Rank | #1,821 of 2,251 | #927 of 2,251 |
| State Percentile | 19th | 59th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Highlands Middle School | Desert Hills Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 26.0% | 55.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kennewick (99336) | Kennewick (99338) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,308 | $116,002 |
| Median Home Value | $292,300 | $526,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,155 | $1,474 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.3% | 42.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | 8.2% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 21 min |