Desert Hills Middle School, WA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
6011 West 10th Place, Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 734-3550
How Desert Hills Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score68
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Hills Middle School
912Students
100%Low-Income Students
42Teachers
22 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | <1% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 34% | 17% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 33% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 33% | 18% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Hills Middle School
52%Math Proficiency
70%Reading Proficiency
61%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 58% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 64% | 52% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 62% | 54% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 57% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 70% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 29% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 44% | 43% | 39% |
| Migrant | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 24% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Hills Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Desert Hills Middle School, WA
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desert Hills Middle School, WA
Calvary Christian School
2 miles, W
Bethlehem Lutheran School
3 miles, E
Kingspoint Christian School
3 miles, N
St Joseph's Catholic School
4 miles, E