Hiawatha Middle School

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Hiawatha Middle School ranks 99 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hiawatha Middle School is a public middle school in Hiawatha, Kansas, serving 276 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Hiawatha School District, which is ranked 141 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Hiawatha Middle School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, ranking as high as 23rd out of 343 Kansas middle schools in 2015-2016 but dropping to 142nd out of 362 in 2022-2023. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state average, it excels in Science, consistently outperforming the state. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with special education and disabled students struggling the most. Hiawatha Middle School serves a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, and its per-student spending is lower than nearby Sabetha Middle School and Everest Middle.

Compared to nearby schools, Sabetha Middle School, which is part of the higher-performing Prairie Hills School District, consistently outperforms Hiawatha Middle School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Everest Middle, which is part of the lower-performing South Brown County School District, underperforms Hiawatha Middle School in these subjects.

Detail:

Public 5-8

307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434

(785) 742-4172

District: Hiawatha

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,301

Students who attend Hiawatha Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hiawatha Senior High

Feeder schools for Hiawatha Middle School:

Elementary:

Hiawatha Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hiawatha Middle School ranks better than 72.7% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawatha Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Hiawatha Middle School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawatha Middle School is $10,301.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hiawatha Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Middle School 99^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hiawatha Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Hiawatha:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha 141^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hiawatha Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	81.67	19^th	277	93.1%
2007	68.22	67^th	286	76.6%
2008	83.20	13^th	296	95.6%
2009	72.91	50^th	307	83.7%
2010	74.21	51^st	316	83.9%
2011	71.34	71^st	320	77.8%
2012	77.59	26^th	342	92.4%
2013	80.28	23^rd	355	93.5%
2015	75.82	46^th	368	87.5%
2016	89.19	23^rd	343	93.3%
2017	80.94	42^nd	358	88.3%
2018	70.52	63^rd	350	82.0%
2019	67.16	86^th	368	76.6%
2021	58.33	118^th	367	67.8%
2022	56.93	116^th	368	68.5%
2023	50.78	142^nd	362	60.8%
2024	60.95	99^th	362	72.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	34.14	112^th	157	28.7%
2021	30.30	124^th	160	22.5%
2022	38.11	98^th	171	42.7%
2023	40.40	89^th	178	50.0%
2024	36.73	104^th	164	36.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	62.10	62^nd	255	75.7%
2019	62.01	70^th	270	74.1%
2021	60.10	76^th	275	72.4%
2022	64.46	49^th	270	81.9%
2023	47.02	136^th	300	54.7%
2024	55.46	92^nd	296	68.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.35	76^th	275	72.4%
2019	61.66	90^th	294	69.4%
2021	56.71	100^th	313	68.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.14	112^th	157	28.7%
2021	30.30	124^th	160	22.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	68.85	59^th	280	78.9%
2019	67.23	71^st	301	76.4%
2021	56.99	99^th	308	67.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	70.42	58^th	333	82.6%
2019	67.93	76^th	344	77.9%
2021	55.53	117^th	349	66.5%
2022	52.39	128^th	349	63.3%
2023	52.54	140^th	349	59.9%
2024	62.51	84^th	347	75.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hiawatha Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	275	23	1	3	31	n/a	n/a	0	333
2002	251	18	0	4	31	n/a	n/a	0	304
2003	251	18	0	4	31	n/a	n/a	0	304
2004	245	13	0	4	34	n/a	n/a	0	296
2005	226	9	0	7	25	n/a	n/a	1	268
2006	212	12	1	8	24	n/a	n/a	8	265
2007	225	12	0	8	36	n/a	n/a	0	281
2008	225	9	0	9	27	n/a	n/a	0	270
2009	213	17	0	9	22	n/a	n/a	0	261
2010	200	6	1	12	15	0	18	0	252
2011	200	5	0	8	16	0	18	0	247
2012	201	9	0	4	16	0	20	0	250
2013	206	6	0	14	12	0	14	0	252
2014	201	9	1	12	10	0	14	0	247
2015	206	7	1	17	9	0	19	0	259
2016	214	6	1	16	10	0	20	0	267
2017	209	6	1	20	14	0	23	0	273
2018	219	4	0	20	22	0	21	0	286
2019	227	6	0	18	23	0	25	0	299
2020	233	9	0	22	19	0	22	0	305
2021	237	7	3	25	13	0	17	0	302
2022	226	5	4	23	15	0	23	0	296
2023	213	1	3	23	14	0	22	0	276
2024	211	0	3	17	16	1	22	0	270

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hiawatha Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	333	26.5	12.6	40.8
2002	304	22.8	13.3	40.8
2003	304	22.8	13.3	40.8
2004	296	22.8	13.0	41.6
2005	268	22.8	11.8	41.2
2006	265	22.8	11.6	45.9
2007	281	25.8	10.9	41.6
2008	270	22.8	11.8	43
2009	261	23.0	11.3	53.6
2010	252	27.0	9.3	48
2011	247	24.5	10.0	48.6
2012	250	24.7	10.1	54.4
2013	252	23.7	10.6	50.8
2014	247	24.2	10.2	52.2
2015	259	23.0	11.2	51.4
2016	267	23.0	11.6	51.7
2017	273	23.6	11.5	51.6
2018	286	22.6	12.6	56.3
2019	299	23.1	12.9	58.2
2020	305	26.1	11.6	61
2021	302	23.3	12.9	52.3
2022	296	22.1	13.3	49.7
2023	276	20.9	13.1	51.4
2024	270	19.9	13.5	49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hiawatha Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	333	26.5	12.6	40.8
2002	304	22.8	13.3	40.8
2003	304	22.8	13.3	40.8
2004	296	22.8	13.0	41.6
2005	268	22.8	11.8	41.2
2006	265	22.8	11.6	45.9
2007	281	25.8	10.9	41.6
2008	270	22.8	11.8	43
2009	261	23.0	11.3	53.6
2010	252	27.0	9.3	48
2011	247	24.5	10.0	48.6
2012	250	24.7	10.1	54.4
2013	252	23.7	10.6	50.8
2014	247	24.2	10.2	52.2
2015	259	23.0	11.2	51.4
2016	267	23.0	11.6	51.7
2017	273	23.6	11.5	51.6
2018	286	22.6	12.6	56.3
2019	299	23.1	12.9	58.2
2020	305	26.1	11.6	61
2021	302	23.3	12.9	52.3
2022	296	22.1	13.3	49.7
2023	276	20.9	13.1	51.4
2024	270	19.9	13.5	49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hiawatha Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$595 (5.8%)	$9,705 (94.2%)	$10,301

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawatha Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 142^nd of 362 Middle schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Middle School)	46.3	30.7	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)	46.3	30.7	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Middle School)	17.5	29.3	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)	17.5	29.3	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Hiawatha Middle School)	51.9	48	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Hiawatha)	51.9	48	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Middle School)	48.7	18.5	30.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)	48.7	18.5	30.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Middle School)	22.4	32.3	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)	22.4	32.3	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Middle School)	40.3	42.2	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)	40.3	42.2	1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Middle School)	36.1	31.2	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)	36.1	31.2	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Middle School)	32.5	16.1	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)	32.5	16.1	16.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Middle School)	32.5	22.9	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)	32.5	22.9	9.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hiawatha Middle School)	39	29	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Hiawatha)	39	29	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	276	7.7%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	23	14	39.1%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	18	23	27.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	213	6.2%
Two or More Races	25	22	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.2%	51.4%	6.7%

Schools Near Hiawatha Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hiawatha Middle School	Public	5-8	307 South Morrill Ave	Hiawatha	66434	Brown County	Hiawatha	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 742-4172	270	20	13.5	49.6%	211 (78.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.3%)	3 (1.1%)	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.1%)	60.9	99^th of 362 public middle schools	72.7%		50.8	142^nd of 362 public middle schools	60.8%	43	37.9	34.2	21.4	33.8	31.6	16.9	41.1	21.4	32.3	28.5	62.7	40.0	50.8	$10,301	$595	$9,705
Everest Middle	Public	5-8	221 South 7th	Everest	66424	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 548-7536	139	15	9.2	60.4%	99 (71.2%)	2 (1.4%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.0%)	22.5	308^th of 362 public middle schools	14.9%		30.7	258^th of 362 public middle schools	28.7%	50	33.3	22.2	22.2	0.0	20.0	37.0	24.4	30.6	0.0	23.7	40.7	3.7	22.2	$13,448	$1,550	$11,898
Sabetha Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2151	165	13	12.6	32.7%	156 (94.5%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	69.9	72^nd of 362 public middle schools	80.1%		75.4	51^st of 362 public middle schools	85.9%	21		36.7	42.1	22.2	33.7		44.9	31.6	31.5	35.6		44.4	44.4	$11,822	$319	$11,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawatha Middle School

What district is Hiawatha Middle School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Hiawatha Middle School?

Students at Hiawatha Middle School are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Hiawatha Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 270 students attended Hiawatha Middle School.

Is Hiawatha Middle School a good school?

Hiawatha Middle School ranks 99^th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hiawatha Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hiawatha Middle School usually go on to attend Hiawatha Senior High

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