Highlands Middle School, WA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
425 South Tweedt Street, Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
How Highlands Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score21
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Highlands Middle School
881Students
100%Low-Income Students
47Teachers
19 :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 | 4% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 33% | 17% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 34% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 30% | 18% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 7% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 4% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 39% | 58% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 20% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 4% | 8% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Highlands Middle School
29%Math Proficiency
42%Reading Proficiency
36%Average Proficiency
96%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36% | 56% | 50% |
| Male | 35% | 52% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 34% | 52% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 40% | 54% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 34% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 61% | 59% |
| Black | 40% | 43% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 60% | 54% |
| Other | 44% | 56% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 25% | 44% | 43% |
| Limited English | 10% | 29% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 43% | 39% |
| Migrant | 20% | 38% | 41% |
| With Disabilities | 22% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Highlands 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 Highlands Middle School, WA
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Highlands Middle School, WA
Bethlehem Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
St Joseph's Catholic School
2 miles, E
Kingspoint Christian School
3 miles, N
Tri-City Adventist School
3 miles, NE