For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,193 students in Richland, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA are Three Rivers Home Link, Carmichael Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richland, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #33.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 671 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA include Three Rivers Home Link, Carmichael Middle School and Chief Joseph Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland?
3 public middle schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richland include: Chief Joseph Middle School vs. Carmichael Middle School, Carmichael Middle School vs. Chief Joseph Middle School
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