Desert Hills Middle School

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.