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#1084 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Desert Hills Middle School
Middle School · Kennewick School District · Kennewick, WA
A Kennewick School District middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1701 S Clodfelter Rd, Kennewick, WA 99338
- Math 45% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert Hills Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Desert Hills Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennewick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$116,002
Median home value
$526,700
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-columbia Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Chinook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Highlands Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Kingspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kennewick School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #11 of 29
- District spending per student
- $15,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert Hills Middle School is listed in Kennewick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert Hills Middle School
Desert Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Kennewick, WA, part of Kennewick School District, serving approximately 897 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert Hills Middle School
What grades does Desert Hills Middle School serve?
Desert Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle School?
Desert Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert Hills Middle School rank in WA?
Desert Hills Middle School ranks #1,084 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Desert Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert Hills Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Desert Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, Desert Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Desert Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Hills Middle School?
27.3% of students at Desert Hills Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 897
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (509) 222-6600
- Area population (ZIP 99338)
- 19,235
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99338; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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