Serving 161 students in grades 7-8, Hugoton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hugoton Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hugoton school district, covering an area of 567 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hugoton Middle School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Hugoton 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 Hugoton Middle School is 0.51, 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
#758 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugoton Middle School's ranking?
Hugoton Middle School is ranked #758 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Hugoton Middle School?
161 students attend Hugoton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hugoton Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hugoton Middle School?
Hugoton Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hugoton Middle School offer ?
Hugoton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugoton Middle School part of?
Hugoton Middle School is part of Hugoton School District.
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