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Highlands Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
KENNEWICK, Washington · Kennewick School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students745
Student:Teacher17.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Highlands
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
745
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
77%+25.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Highlands Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in KENNEWICK, Washington. The school enrolls 745 students. It is part of the Kennewick School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictKennewick School District
County53005
CityKENNEWICK
ZIP99336
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530393000603

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment745
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino64.5%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races3.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
64.5%
Black
0.8%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
3.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)