Serving 307 students in grades 7-8, Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hutchinson Middle School 8's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
21%
Black
5%
6%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hutchinson Middle School 8's ranking?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is ranked #1237 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hutchinson Middle School 8 often compared to?
Hutchinson Middle School 8is often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Schools, Haven Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School 8?
307 students attend Hutchinson Middle School 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hutchinson Middle School 8 students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson Middle School 8?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Middle School 8 offer ?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hutchinson Middle School 8 part of?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is part of Hutchinson Public Schools School District.
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