Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, Hoisington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoisington Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Hoisington school district, encompassing approximately 301.8 square miles around Hoisington, KS, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 10.7 miles, while the furthest edge is 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoisington Middle School's student population of 158 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Hoisington 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 Hoisington Middle School is 0.30, which is less 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
#1054 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
60%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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 Hoisington Middle School's ranking?
Hoisington Middle School is ranked #1054 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hoisington Middle School often compared to?
Hoisington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellinwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hoisington Middle School?
158 students attend Hoisington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hoisington Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoisington Middle School?
Hoisington Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hoisington Middle School offer ?
Hoisington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoisington Middle School part of?
Hoisington Middle School is part of Hoisington School District.
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