Hesston Middle School
Tel:
(620)327-7111
- Hesston Middle School serves 247 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Hesston Middle School's student population of 247 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 247 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hesston Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hesston Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #222 out of 1,268 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 82% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hesston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hesston Middle School is Hesston High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Moundridge Middle School (6.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hesston Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hesston Hesston High School Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
0.1 miles
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7122 0.1 9-12 260 - Hesston Hesston Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 295 students
0.2 miles
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620)327-7102 0.2 PK-4 295 - Newton E3 (entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) Alternative School
Charter School
6.6 miles
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316)284-6280 6.6 n/a n/a - Moundridge Moundridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 116 students
6.6 miles
526 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620)345-5500 6.6 9-12 116 - Moundridge Moundridge Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 107 students
6.6 miles
530 E. Cole
Moundridge, KS 67107
(620)345-5500 6.6 5-8 107
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