Highlands Middle School
Kennewick, WA · Kennewick School District · Grades 6-8
338th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
Highlands Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Middle School 338th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Highlands Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 690 students tested
Highlands Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 723 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.6% | 55.9% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| White | 47.7% | 37.3% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Highlands Middle School
Typical home value $374K in zip 99336 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Highlands Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Chinook Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 1.5 mi away158th of 381
ELA 54% · Math 35% - 3Park Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 2.2 mi away282nd of 381
ELA 37% · Math 24% - 3Horse Heaven Hills Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 2.3 mi away269th of 381
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 1Stevens Middle SchoolPasco School District · 3.5 mi away360th of 381
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 4Mcloughlin Middle SchoolPasco School District · 3.6 mi away255th of 381
ELA 43% · Math 25% - 8Desert Hills Middle SchoolKennewick School District · 3.7 mi away81st of 381
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 1Ellen Ochoa Middle SchoolPasco School District · 5.7 mi away373rd of 381
ELA 18% · Math 9% - 5Ray Reynolds Middle SchoolPasco School District · 5.8 mi away222nd of 381
ELA 42% · Math 33%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Middle School in?
Highlands Middle School is part of the Kennewick School District district in Kennewick, Washington.
Is Highlands Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Middle School 338th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Middle School?
Hispanic 56%, White 37%, Two or more races 3%, Black 2% (723 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 99336 is $374K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.