- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennewick, WA
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horse Heaven Hills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530393000750
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Kennewick · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horse Heaven Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, WA.
School address
District: Kennewick School District · Washington
NCES ID 530393000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530393000750 · Kennewick, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 20.4:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiakin High School (1,956 students)
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School held near 850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiakin High
Kamiakin High School
1,956 students
- Kennewick High
Kennewick High School
1,921 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,612 students
- Chinook Middle
Chinook Middle School
950 students
- Desert Hills M
Desert Hills Middle School
906 students
- This school
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
856 students
What this shows Horse Heaven Hills Middle School reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horse Heaven Hills Middle School compares
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Washington - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kennewick School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiakin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennewick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chinook Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horse Heaven Hills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Kennewick
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
How many students attend Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School has 856 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennewick, WA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 850 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
57.3% of students at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Kennewick, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horse Heaven Hills Middle School?
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horse Heaven Hills Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennewick?
By Resource Investment Index, Horse Heaven Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kennewick, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kennewick on the city page.
What other schools are in Kennewick School District?
Besides Horse Heaven Hills Middle School, Kennewick School District also operates Kamiakin High School (1,956 students), Kennewick High School (1,921 students), and Southridge High School (1,612 students). See the Kennewick School District district page for the complete list.