Housel Middle School

Housel Middle School in Prosser, Washington, serves 529 students in grades 6–8 within the Prosser School District, a region with a wide range of middle-school performance. For 2025–2026, Housel ranked 374th out of 514 Washington middle schools, placing it in the 27th percentile with a one-star rating. That remains below the state average, but it represents a notable improvement from the 15th–17th percentile range reported from 2021–2022 through 2024–2025. Housel also serves a relatively high-need population, with 75.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academic results are below Washington averages in all three reported subjects: 38.04% of students were proficient in English language arts, 27.64% in math, and 32.22% in science. ELA and science each improved by nearly seven points in the latest year, while math has increased over the longer term but remains the clearest academic challenge. Seventh-grade math was particularly low at 24.66%, while eighth-grade math was stronger at 31.49%. Housel’s 15.4 student-teacher ratio is the lowest among the comparison schools, potentially offering useful capacity for small-group instruction and intervention. The school’s results also vary by student group, and the special education ranking warrants closer review, although subgroup size and participation information are not provided.

Compared with nearby schools, Housel trails Leona Libby Middle School and Enterprise Middle School in Richland, but those schools serve substantially fewer students qualifying for meal assistance. Housel outperforms Sierra Vista Middle School, Harrison Middle School, and Kiona-Benton City Middle School. Grandview Middle School is the most comparable local benchmark: Housel performs better in ELA and science, while Grandview performs better in math. Overall, Housel’s improving trajectory is encouraging, with continued math growth and equitable support across student groups remaining important priorities.