Highlands Middle School

425 SOUTH TWEEDT STREET
KENNEWICK, WA 99336

745 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highlands Middle School is a public educational institution located in Kennewick, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Kennewick School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support middle-level learners during a pivotal stage of their education, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the rigor of high school while encouraging exploration through various elective opportunities.

Beyond its core academic program, Highlands Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school frequently promotes a culture of collaboration, urging students to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs to build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, students, and families, Highlands seeks to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed and contribute positively to their local community.

745

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	445
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
445 (59.8%)
White
250 (33.6%)
Two or More
29 (3.9%)
Black
9 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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)222-6700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 256

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 245