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Kennewick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 18,714 students in Kennewick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Kennewick School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
32 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
18,714 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
1,055 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Kennewick School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
51 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
343 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7,525 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
25%
# Black Students
348 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
9,393 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
50%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
76 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
964 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
365
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
1,337
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,329
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,354
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,319
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,402
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,447
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,344
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,405
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,429
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,496
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,432
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,496
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,559
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,430 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$345 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$349 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,430
$19,148
Spending / Student
$18,651
$19,607
Best Kennewick School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18 Center Parkway
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 222-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16734 S. Cottonwood Creek Blvd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6404
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7001 West 13th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3650
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Sage Crest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6411 W 38th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6500
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4901 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5700
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Kamiakin High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 North Arthur Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #88.
Southridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3320 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,705 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset View Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6000
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 South Highland Drive
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3400
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1212.
Vista Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 North Young Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6100
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Canyon View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1229 West 22nd Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-5200
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-5200
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1515.
Phoenix High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3520 Southridge Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6039
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1616.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3520 West John Day Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3690
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1717.
Kennewick High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Garfield St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #1818.
Southgate Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3121 West 19th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3380
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3380
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 West 21st Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6200
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6200
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2121.
Fuerza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6011 W 10th Pl
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2222.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2514 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Eastgate Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 East 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3360
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2626.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Dawes Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 734-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Amistad Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Kent St
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students
Rank: n/an/a
7122 W Okanogan Place
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 222-6522
Grades: 9-12
| 1 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
Rank: n/an/a
125 S Conway Pl
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-5028
Grades: PK
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-tech Skills Center
Vocational School
5929 West Metaline Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District manages 32 public schools serving 18,714 students.
What is the rank of Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District is ranked #143 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick School District?
50% of Kennewick School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kennewick School District?
Kennewick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Kennewick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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