Finley Middle School

37208 S Finley Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 227 students in grades 6-8, Finley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Finley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Finley Middle School's student population of 227 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Finley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Finley Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1817 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
20-24%
50%
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(18-19)
45-49%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
49%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
48%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finley Middle School's ranking?
Finley Middle School is ranked #1817 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Finley Middle School?
227 students attend Finley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Finley Middle School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finley Middle School?
Finley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Finley Middle School offer ?
Finley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Finley Middle School part of?
Finley Middle School is part of Finley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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