For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,133 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA are Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Horse Heaven Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kennewick, WA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Grades: 6-10
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #33.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Park Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Finley Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
37208 S Finley Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #77.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA include Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Horse Heaven Hills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennewick, WA?
9 public middle schools are located in Kennewick, WA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick, WA?
Kennewick, WA public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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