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Desert Hills Middle School vs. Highlands Middle School

Should you attend Desert Hills Middle School or Highlands Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Desert Hills Middle School
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
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8/
10
Top 30%
Highlands Middle School
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Highlands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 897 students in grades 6-8, Desert Hills Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 723 students in grades 6-8, Highlands 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 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
897 students
723 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Hills Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kennewick School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#586 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#1886 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in WA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kennewick School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Hills Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
288
250
Grade 7 Students
325
247
Grade 8 Students
284
226
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kennewick School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kennewick School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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