For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,552 students in 99338, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99338, WA are Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 99338 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 99338, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 99338, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 99338, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 99338, WA include Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership.
How many public middle schools are located in 99338?
4 public middle schools are located in 99338.
What is the racial composition of students in 99338?
99338 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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