Serving 714 students in grades 7-8, Hocker Grove Middle School 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 23% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hocker Grove Middle School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Hocker Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hocker Grove Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
9%
7%
White
52%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hocker Grove Middle School's ranking?
Hocker Grove Middle School is ranked #795 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hocker Grove Middle School often compared to?
Hocker Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hocker Grove Middle School?
714 students attend Hocker Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hocker Grove Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hocker Grove Middle School?
Hocker Grove Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hocker Grove Middle School offer ?
Hocker Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hocker Grove Middle School part of?
Hocker Grove Middle School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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