Elementary Schools in Kennewick School District


Summary:

The Kennewick School District includes 17 elementary schools serving grades K-5 in southeastern Washington, presenting a wide range of academic performance and student demographics for families to consider.

Performance varies significantly across the district. Top-performing schools like Amon Creek Elementary, Cottonwood Elementary, and Sage Crest Elementary consistently achieve high proficiency rates in English and Math, ranking in the top quartile of Washington schools. Ridge View Elementary stands out for exceptional Science scores. In contrast, schools such as Amistad Elementary and Edison Elementary face considerable challenges, with proficiency rates far below district and state averages.

Notably, some schools achieve solid results despite higher levels of student economic need, suggesting effective local strategies. Hawthorne Elementary excels in Math, and Vista Elementary performs well in Science. A key district-wide trend is a noticeable drop in Math proficiency by 5th grade, indicating a common area for potential improvement. Overall, while the district contains several high-achieving schools, it lags behind state averages in core subjects, and a family's experience can differ greatly depending on the specific school.

District Detail

 1000 W. 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336-5601

 (509) 222-5000

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 247 Washington districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 18,826

Primary Schools: 17
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 9
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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