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6.3 avg / 10

Kennewick School District

School District · Kennewick, Washington

Students: 18,805
Teachers (FTE): 1,071
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

31

17 elem, 5 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,202

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#109 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,202

$2,522 vs Washington median

District size

18,805 students

Much larger than Washington median

About Kennewick School District

Kennewick School District is a Kennewick, Washington school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 18,805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $15,202 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Kennewick School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Westgate Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Kennewick School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.1%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Kennewick School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.0%
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ELA Proficiency 47.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Kennewick School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Kennewick
Total Enrollment
18,805
Teachers (FTE)
1,071
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kennewick School District?

Kennewick School District has 31 schools in total — 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kennewick School District?

The average composite rating for Kennewick School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kennewick School District?

Kennewick School District spends $15,202 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kennewick School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kennewick School District is 17.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kennewick School District?

Westgate Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kennewick School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Kennewick School District?

Across schools in Kennewick School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kennewick School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Kennewick School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
37.0%
ELA Proficiency
47.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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