At a glance
Reported students
688
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
468
Park Middle School: 688 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 705
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Park Middle School
Park Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Kennewick. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Kennewick School District. NCES reports 688 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.1%) and White (18.3%). English learners represent 44.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Park Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.55
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.3%
- Hispanic71.1%
- Black1.7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kennewick School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highlands Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
745 reported students
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
856 reported students
Desert Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
906 reported students
Chinook Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
950 reported students
Fuerza Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
629 reported students
Amon Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Public schools near Park Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Heaven Hills Middle School Middle · Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 856 | 1.6 mi |
| Highlands Middle School Middle · Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 745 | 2.2 mi |
| Chinook Middle School Middle · Kennewick School District | 06–08 | 950 | 2.7 mi |
| Stevens Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 956 | 2.9 mi |
| Ellen Ochoa Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 831 | 4.3 mi |
| Mcloughlin Middle School Middle · Pasco School District | 06–08 | 1,171 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park Middle School
What grades does Park Middle School serve?
Park Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Kennewick School District.
How many students attend Park Middle School?
Park Middle School reported 688 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 705 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 688 students and 39.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kennewick School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Park Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Park Middle School in?
Park Middle School is part of Kennewick School District, based in Kennewick, WA, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horse Heaven Hills Middle School (1.6 mi), Highlands Middle School (2.2 mi), Chinook Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.