Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Horse Heaven Hills 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1507 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horse Heaven Hills Middle School's ranking?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is ranked #1507 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Horse Heaven Hills Middle School often compared to?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Middle School, Kamiakin High School, Southridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
850 students attend Horse Heaven Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Horse Heaven Hills Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horse Heaven Hills Middle School offer ?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horse Heaven Hills Middle School part of?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is part of Kennewick School District.
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