For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,021 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA are Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Kennewick, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Finley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37208 S Finley Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA include Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennewick?
9 public middle schools are located in Kennewick.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick?
Kennewick public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% 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 Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kennewick include: Highlands Middle School vs. Desert Hills Middle School, Desert Hills Middle School vs. Highlands Middle School, Horse Heaven Hills Middle School vs. Park Middle School
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