Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

3500 SOUTH VANCOUVER STREET
KENNEWICK, WA 99337

856 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is located in Kennewick, Washington, and serves as a key academic institution within the Kennewick School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging students to develop essential critical thinking skills and a sense of community responsibility.

The school is well-integrated into the local Kennewick area, utilizing its facility on South Vancouver Street to provide a structured and engaging campus life. Faculty and staff prioritize collaboration and student-centered instruction, striving to accommodate diverse learning needs. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, elective programs, and a commitment to maintaining a positive school climate, Horse Heaven Hills Middle School functions as a vital hub for student growth and preparation within the Tri-Cities region.

856

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	356
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
419 (48.9%)
Hispanic
356 (41.6%)
Two or More
43 (5.0%)
Black
31 (3.6%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)585-3260
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 6 280

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	280
Grade 7	289
Grade 8	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	416	48.6%
Male	440	51.4%

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