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Hesston Middle

Summary:

Hesston Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Hesston, Kansas, which is part of the highly-ranked Hesston school district. This standout middle school has consistently been ranked among the top 30 middle schools in Kansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hesston Middle's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 46.66% of Hesston Middle students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. In Math, 52.78% of Hesston Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 31.6% statewide. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 30 in the state for White students and low-socioeconomic status students.

Interestingly, Hesston Middle significantly outperforms nearby middle schools like Remington Middle School, Halstead Middle School, and Chisholm Middle School in academic proficiency, despite spending less per student than some of these schools. This demonstrates Hesston Middle's efficient use of resources and commitment to providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 100 N Ridge Road
       Hesston, KS  67062

(620) 327-7111

District: Hesston

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools


Students who attend Hesston Middle usually attend:

High:    Hesston High

Feeder schools for Hesston Middle:

Elementary:    Hesston Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.4 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Compare Details Hesston Middle ranks better than 92.8% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hesston Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hesston Middle 26th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hesston Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hesston:

SchoolDigger ranks Hesston 6th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hesston Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.69 38th 277 86.3%
2007 85.76 9th 286 96.9%
2008 84.36 11th 296 96.3%
2009 78.80 22nd 307 92.8%
2010 79.61 26th 316 91.8%
2011 74.18 47th 320 85.3%
2012 64.37 129th 342 62.3%
2013 67.37 113th 355 68.2%
2015 84.32 29th 368 92.1%
2016 91.87 17th 343 95.0%
2017 85.05 32nd 358 91.1%
2018 79.63 41st 350 88.3%
2019 74.25 60th 368 83.7%
2021 73.62 62nd 367 83.1%
2022 78.36 46th 368 87.5%
2023 84.86 31st 362 91.4%
2024 87.34 26th 362 92.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.50 46th 178 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 45th 255 82.4%
2019 77.20 17th 270 93.7%
2021 54.67 100th 275 63.6%
2023 66.33 56th 300 81.3%
2024 79.11 26th 296 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.51 42nd 275 84.7%
2019 69.66 64th 294 78.2%
2021 70.49 59th 313 81.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.58 37th 280 86.8%
2019 76.55 46th 301 84.7%
2021 73.35 50th 308 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hesston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 34th 333 89.8%
2019 75.31 57th 344 83.4%
2021 73.66 47th 349 86.5%
2022 74.25 51st 349 85.4%
2023 83.12 29th 349 91.7%
2024 84.45 29th 347 91.6%
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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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hesston Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 8 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1989 213 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 215 4 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 209 3 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 238 3 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 257 4 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 263 7 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 239 4 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 239 4 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 248 8 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 244 6 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 242 7 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 233 10 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2001 235 9 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 246 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 246 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 258 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 12 279
2005 241 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 8 264
2006 239 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 10 260
2007 224 6 1 9 3 n/a n/a 8 251
2008 221 8 3 8 3 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 236 6 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 220 3 3 22 3 0 3 0 254
2011 212 3 4 27 2 0 7 0 255
2012 210 3 2 29 2 0 11 0 257
2013 232 3 4 32 3 0 10 0 284
2014 226 6 3 26 3 0 10 0 274
2015 218 6 5 22 4 0 7 0 262
2016 236 6 6 19 3 0 6 0 276
2017 201 6 7 21 2 0 10 0 247
2018 199 6 9 23 2 0 9 0 248
2019 208 8 2 23 1 0 11 0 253
2020 224 5 3 18 0 0 12 0 262
2021 233 4 2 18 0 1 10 0 268
2022 249 6 2 21 0 1 7 0 286
2023 252 5 3 24 0 1 9 0 294

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 Hesston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 14.0 16.5 0
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 226 15.0 15.0 0
1991 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
1992 251 15.0 16.7 24.7
1993 272 15.2 17.9 5.5
1994 280 14.8 18.9 5.7
1995 255 19.0 13.4 20
1996 255 19.0 13.4 20
1997 268 16.6 16.1 19.4
1998 273 16.6 16.4 23.4
1999 263 19.4 13.6 20.9
2000 255 19.4 13.1 20.8
2001 257 17.5 14.7 24.9
2002 259 18.6 13.9 22.4
2003 259 18.6 13.9 22.4
2004 279 19.3 14.5 20.2
2005 264 19.3 13.7 23.8
2006 260 17.8 14.6 24
2007 251 22.3 11.3 25.1
2008 243 2.0 121.5 21
2009 262 24.9 10.5 24.8
2010 254 18.5 13.7 30.3
2011 255 18.3 13.9 37.3
2012 257 18.1 14.1 33.5
2013 284 17.7 16.0 34.9
2014 274 18.7 14.6 29.2
2015 262 18.0 14.5 29
2016 276 17.0 16.2 32.2
2017 247 14.6 16.9 30.8
2018 248 14.7 16.8 31.9
2019 253 15.5 16.3 31.6
2020 262 14.8 17.7 29.8
2021 268 14.4 18.6 25.7
2022 286 14.5 19.7 21
2023 294 14.4 20.4 26.5

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 Hesston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 14.0 16.5 0
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 226 15.0 15.0 0
1991 220 15.0 14.6 n/a
1992 251 15.0 16.7 24.7
1993 272 15.2 17.9 5.5
1994 280 14.8 18.9 5.7
1995 255 19.0 13.4 20
1996 255 19.0 13.4 20
1997 268 16.6 16.1 19.4
1998 273 16.6 16.4 23.4
1999 263 19.4 13.6 20.9
2000 255 19.4 13.1 20.8
2001 257 17.5 14.7 24.9
2002 259 18.6 13.9 22.4
2003 259 18.6 13.9 22.4
2004 279 19.3 14.5 20.2
2005 264 19.3 13.7 23.8
2006 260 17.8 14.6 24
2007 251 22.3 11.3 25.1
2008 243 2.0 121.5 21
2009 262 24.9 10.5 24.8
2010 254 18.5 13.7 30.3
2011 255 18.3 13.9 37.3
2012 257 18.1 14.1 33.5
2013 284 17.7 16.0 34.9
2014 274 18.7 14.6 29.2
2015 262 18.0 14.5 29
2016 276 17.0 16.2 32.2
2017 247 14.6 16.9 30.8
2018 248 14.7 16.8 31.9
2019 253 15.5 16.3 31.6
2020 262 14.8 17.7 29.8
2021 268 14.4 18.6 25.7
2022 286 14.5 19.7 21
2023 294 14.4 20.4 26.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hesston Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $270 (3.1%) $8,336 (96.9%) $8,605

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hesston Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 362 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston Middle)5447.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston)5447.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hesston Middle)41.352.2
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hesston)41.352.2
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Hesston Middle)52.461.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Hesston)52.461.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston Middle)37.342
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston)37.342
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hesston Middle)48.343.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hesston)48.343.5
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston Middle)50.957.5
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston)50.957.5
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hesston Middle)50.958.9
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hesston)50.958.9
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston Middle)36.432.1
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hesston)36.432.1
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hesston Middle)41.646.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hesston)41.646.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hesston Middle)24.734.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Hesston)24.734.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students253294
 16.2%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2324
 4.3%
Pacific Islander01
White208252
 21.2%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%26.5%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hesston Middle

Students who attend Hesston Middle usually go on to attend Hesston High

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Hesston Middle.

Yes. Hesston Middle ranks in the top 7.2% of Kansas middle schools.

Students at Hesston Middle are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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