Middle Schools in Hiawatha

The Hiawatha Middle School is the sole middle school located in the city of Hiawatha, Kansas, serving students in grades 5-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 99th out of 362 Kansas middle schools in 2023-2024 to 142nd out of 362 in 2022-2023.

Academically, Hiawatha Middle School's performance is mixed compared to the state average. While the school's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are slightly below the state average, its science proficiency rates are significantly higher. This suggests a particular strength or focus in the school's science curriculum and instruction. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (51.45%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the school's mixed academic performance, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is slightly lower than the state average. This could potentially provide students with more individualized attention and support, which may positively impact their learning outcomes. Overall, Hiawatha Middle School appears to be an average-performing middle school in Kansas, with some areas of strength and room for improvement in certain academic subjects.