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Desert Hills Middle School

Kennewick School District · Benton County · 1701 S Clodfelter Rd, Kennewick, WA 99338.0

(509)222-6600

8/10
#99
Rank 99 out of 408
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #89 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #122 · 70th percentile
Science8/10 · #111 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desert Hills Middle School sits in the fast-growing southwest corner of Kennewick, where newer subdivisions and wide-open Tri-Cities skies make it a natural fit for families who've recently put down roots in the area. The school holds its own academically, with particularly strong English scores that put it well above the state midpoint — a reassuring sign for families making the middle school transition. Kennewick itself offers an affordable, sunny slice of Eastern Washington life along the Columbia River, and Desert Hills feels like a school that's growing alongside its community.

Student Demographics

889 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
667 (75%)
Hispanic
138 (16%)
Multiple Races
57 (6%)
Asian
15 (2%)
Other
12 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged218 (25%)
Students with Disabilities82 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

907
Enrollment
43
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
25.8
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #313 · 24th percentile

29 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Washington.