Finley Middle School
Finley Middle School serves 202 students in grades 6-8.
Finley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Finley Middle School's student population of 202 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Finley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Finley Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1954 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 50% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Finley School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Finley Middle School is River View High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Columbia Middle School (3.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Finley Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kennewick River View High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 337 students10
0.2 miles
36509 S Lemon Dr
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-2158 0.2 9-12 337 - Kennewick Finley Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 382 students10
1.4 miles
213504 E Cougar Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7577 1.4 PK-5 382 - Burbank Columbia Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 365 students10
3.3 miles
977 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 547-9393 3.3 K-5 365 - Burbank Columbia High School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 228 students10
3.3 miles
787 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8573 3.3 9-12 228 - Burbank Columbia Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 170 students10
3.3 miles
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571 3.3 6-8 170
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