Serving 851 students in grades 6-10, Desert Hills Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-10
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Hills Middle School's student population of 851 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Hills Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Hills Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Hills Middle School's ranking?
Desert Hills Middle School is ranked #573 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Desert Hills Middle School often compared to?
Desert Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Desert Hills Middle School?
851 students attend Desert Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Desert Hills Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Hills Middle School?
Desert Hills Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Desert Hills Middle School offer ?
Desert Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Desert Hills Middle School part of?
Desert Hills Middle School is part of Kennewick School District.
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