DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Desert Hills Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Kennewick School District school district, located in KENNEWICK, WA with about 865 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Desert Hills Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Desert Hills Middle School at (509) 734-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENNEWICK, WA 99338-1400
(509) 734-3550
DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in KENNEWICK, WA with about 865 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kennewick School District
- Total Students:
- 865
- Teachers:
- 38.84
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 865 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERT HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.