Top Rankings
Hiawatha School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 879 students in Hiawatha School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hiawatha School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
879 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hiawatha School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,077 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,077
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,887
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hiawatha School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hiawatha School District?
Hiawatha School District manages 3 public schools serving 879 students.
What is the rank of Hiawatha School District?
Hiawatha School District is ranked #157 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hiawatha School District?
75% of Hiawatha School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hiawatha School District?
Hiawatha School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hiawatha School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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