Desert Hills Middle School
906 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Desert Hills Middle School, located in Kennewick, Washington, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Kennewick School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive middle-level learning environment that addresses the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of adolescents. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering various elective opportunities to foster student interests.
Beyond academics, Desert Hills Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. The staff works to promote a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing communication with families and maintaining a commitment to high standards, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and to develop them into responsible, engaged members of the Kennewick community.
Beyond academics, Desert Hills Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and school culture. The staff works to promote a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing communication with families and maintaining a commitment to high standards, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and to develop them into responsible, engaged members of the Kennewick community.
906
Total Students
40.3
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 673 |
| Hispanic | 148 |
| Black | 11 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More | 55 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White673 (74.3%)
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Hispanic148 (16.3%)
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Two or More55 (6.1%)
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Asian17 (1.9%)
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Black11 (1.2%)
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American Indian2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Kennewick School District |
| Phone: | (509)222-6600 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 906 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 163 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 60 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
292
Grade 7
292
Grade 8
322
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 292 |
| Grade 7 | 292 |
| Grade 8 | 322 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 444 | 49% |
| Male | 462 | 51% |
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