Is Hutchinson Middle School 8 a good school?

Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Kansas middle schools.

How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School 8?

In the 2023-24 school year, 305 students attended Hutchinson Middle School 8.

What is the racial makeup of Hutchinson Middle School 8?

Students at Hutchinson Middle School 8 are 65% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Hutchinson Middle School 8 attend?

Students who attend Hutchinson Middle School 8 usually go on to attend Hutchinson High School

Hutchinson Middle School 8

Summary:

Hutchinson Middle School 8 is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Hutchinson, Kansas, with 295 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 11. The school is part of the Hutchinson Public Schools district, which is ranked 251 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hutchinson Middle School 8 consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, typically in the 200s or 300s out of 362-368 schools. Its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.48% of Hutchinson Middle School 8 students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 13.23% compared to the state's 31.6%. Compared to other nearby schools, such as Haven Middle School and Prairie Hills Middle, Hutchinson Middle School 8 performs worse.

Hutchinson Middle School 8 has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student population is predominantly White, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, and multi-racial students. Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks relatively low compared to other Kansas middle schools in terms of the performance of its subgroups, such as Hispanic, African American, and special education students. The school spends approximately $12,969 per student, which is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 7-8

200 W 14
Hutchinson, KS 67501

(620) 615-4800

District: Hutchinson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
287^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,969

Students who attend Hutchinson Middle School 8 usually attend:

High:

Hutchinson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 305

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

Hispanic:

22.0%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks worse than 79.3% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Hispanic (22%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Hutchinson Middle School 8 employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hutchinson Middle School 8 is $12,969.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hutchinson Middle School 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Hutchinson Middle School 8 287^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hutchinson Middle School 8 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hutchinson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hutchinson Public Schools 251^st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	24.56	225^th	277	18.8%
2007	28.87	225^th	286	21.3%
2008	37.04	219^th	296	26.0%
2009	44.30	214^th	307	30.3%
2010	33.53	249^th	316	21.2%
2011	38.90	246^th	320	23.1%
2012	44.76	240^th	342	29.8%
2013	28.94	293^rd	355	17.5%
2015	46.41	191^st	368	48.1%
2016	50.00	147^th	343	57.1%
2017	29.43	276^th	358	22.9%
2019	34.32	245^th	368	33.4%
2021	35.86	249^th	367	32.2%
2022	19.24	327^th	368	11.1%
2023	22.16	304^th	362	16.0%
2024	26.35	287^th	362	20.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	30.55	56^th	70	20.0%
2021	33.18	55^th	79	30.4%
2022	21.02	76^th	83	8.4%
2023	9.16	90^th	90	0.0%
2024	31.91	64^th	88	27.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	30.37	126^th	157	19.7%
2021	56.79	46^th	160	71.3%
2022	35.65	108^th	171	36.8%
2023	33.61	121^st	178	32.0%
2024	21.35	147^th	164	10.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	43.93	152^nd	270	43.7%
2021	42.95	155^th	275	43.6%
2022	28.74	219^th	270	18.9%
2023	25.20	261^st	300	13.0%
2024	36.29	201^st	296	32.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.17	181^st	294	38.4%
2021	32.67	221^st	313	29.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.37	126^th	157	19.7%
2021	56.79	46^th	160	71.3%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.38	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.57	228^th	301	24.3%
2021	40.96	180^th	308	41.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	24.86	57^th	69	17.4%
2021	42.37	35^th	65	46.2%
2022	25.00	56^th	72	22.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	60.18	39^th	128	69.5%
2021	66.69	31^st	135	77.0%
2022	28.12	106^th	138	23.2%
2023	17.23	134^th	140	4.3%
2024	29.91	110^th	144	23.6%

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Rank History for White students at Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	28.07	263^rd	344	23.5%
2021	29.70	267^th	349	23.5%
2022	20.01	309^th	349	11.5%
2023	28.54	266^th	349	23.8%
2024	26.70	279^th	347	19.6%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hutchinson Middle School 8

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	363	8	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1989	356	12	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1990	369	15	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1991	389	14	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1992	361	12	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1993	410	10	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	440
1994	417	6	5	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
1995	417	14	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
1996	417	14	2	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
1997	398	10	1	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	444
1998	406	12	3	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	448
1999	410	11	4	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2000	409	14	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
2001	311	16	4	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	373
2002	287	16	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2003	287	16	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2004	570	41	4	82	7	n/a	n/a	1	705
2005	536	58	1	95	8	n/a	n/a	2	700
2006	481	62	4	95	9	n/a	n/a	0	651
2007	457	64	9	95	11	n/a	n/a	0	636
2008	438	59	8	85	11	n/a	n/a	0	601
2009	463	52	3	98	8	n/a	n/a	0	624
2010	487	38	4	137	3	0	36	0	705
2011	535	34	4	143	5	1	31	0	753
2012	490	24	4	151	4	0	34	0	707
2013	512	39	3	143	5	0	37	0	739
2014	487	40	3	170	3	0	51	0	754
2015	464	24	3	162	4	0	57	0	714
2016	458	31	2	144	3	0	55	0	693
2017	225	20	1	78	2	0	24	0	350
2018	226	10	0	94	1	0	27	0	358
2019	195	12	2	72	1	1	28	0	311
2020	218	16	2	71	6	0	26	0	339
2021	205	14	3	57	2	0	23	0	304
2022	181	15	0	79	2	0	30	0	307
2023	188	8	1	72	1	0	25	0	295
2024	199	8	0	67	2	1	28	0	305

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 Hutchinson Middle School 8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	385	33.0	11.6	0
1989	380	31.0	12.2	n/a
1990	401	34.5	11.6	0
1991	421	34.7	12.1	n/a
1992	387	33.5	11.5	17.3
1993	440	33.9	13.0	16.4
1994	453	35.7	12.7	19
1995	453	34.0	13.3	26.5
1996	453	34.0	13.3	26.5
1997	444	35.1	12.6	25.5
1998	448	31.9	14.0	25.9
1999	444	32.5	13.7	23
2000	451	34.6	13.0	22.6
2001	373	31.0	12.0	42.4
2002	342	29.8	11.5	47.1
2003	342	29.8	11.5	47.1
2004	705	60.4	11.7	51.8
2005	700	57.1	12.3	54.4
2006	651	57.2	11.4	54.2
2007	636	65.2	9.8	53.1
2008	601	57.0	10.5	56.9
2009	624	58.5	10.7	59
2010	705	59.0	11.9	64.3
2011	753	58.0	12.9	64.1
2012	707	65.5	10.7	65.5
2013	739	n/a	n/a	69
2014	754	61.4	12.2	68.8
2015	714	63.0	11.3	67.2
2016	693	60.0	11.5	69.7
2017	350	27.8	12.5	69.7
2018	358	25.8	13.8	72.3
2019	311	26.8	11.6	68.2
2020	339	26.6	12.7	70.8
2021	304	25.6	11.8	69.4
2022	307	26.7	11.4	65.5
2023	295	26.0	11.3	69.5
2024	305	25.5	11.9	72.8

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 Hutchinson Middle School 8

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	385	33.0	11.6	0
1989	380	31.0	12.2	n/a
1990	401	34.5	11.6	0
1991	421	34.7	12.1	n/a
1992	387	33.5	11.5	17.3
1993	440	33.9	13.0	16.4
1994	453	35.7	12.7	19
1995	453	34.0	13.3	26.5
1996	453	34.0	13.3	26.5
1997	444	35.1	12.6	25.5
1998	448	31.9	14.0	25.9
1999	444	32.5	13.7	23
2000	451	34.6	13.0	22.6
2001	373	31.0	12.0	42.4
2002	342	29.8	11.5	47.1
2003	342	29.8	11.5	47.1
2004	705	60.4	11.7	51.8
2005	700	57.1	12.3	54.4
2006	651	57.2	11.4	54.2
2007	636	65.2	9.8	53.1
2008	601	57.0	10.5	56.9
2009	624	58.5	10.7	59
2010	705	59.0	11.9	64.3
2011	753	58.0	12.9	64.1
2012	707	65.5	10.7	65.5
2013	739	n/a	n/a	69
2014	754	61.4	12.2	68.8
2015	714	63.0	11.3	67.2
2016	693	60.0	11.5	69.7
2017	350	27.8	12.5	69.7
2018	358	25.8	13.8	72.3
2019	311	26.8	11.6	68.2
2020	339	26.6	12.7	70.8
2021	304	25.6	11.8	69.4
2022	307	26.7	11.4	65.5
2023	295	26.0	11.3	69.5
2024	305	25.5	11.9	72.8

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 Hutchinson Middle School 8

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,919 (14.8%)	$11,050 (85.2%)	$12,969

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hutchinson Middle School 8

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 304^th of 362 Middle schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hutchinson Middle School 8)	20	11.7	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hutchinson Public Schools)	19.9	10.8	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hutchinson Middle School 8)	15.6	12.1	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hutchinson Public Schools)	15.5	11.5	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hutchinson Middle School 8)	25	14.5	10.5%
8th Grade Science (Hutchinson Public Schools)	24.9	13.4	11.5%
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	311	295	5.1%
African American	12	8	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	72	72
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	195	188	3.6%
Two or More Races	28	25	10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	69.5%	1.3%

Schools Near Hutchinson Middle School 8

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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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hutchinson Middle School 8	Public	7-8	200 W 14	Hutchinson	67501	Reno County	Hutchinson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 615-4800	305	26	11.9	72.8%	199 (65.2%)	8 (2.6%)	67 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (9.2%)	26.4	287^th of 362 public middle schools	20.7%		22.2	304^th of 362 public middle schools	16.0%	17			16.5	16.5			13.2	13.2	15.5	15.5	$12,969	$1,919	$11,050
Hutchinson Middle School 7	Public	7-8	210 E Avenue A	Hutchinson	67501	Reno County	Hutchinson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 615-4700	278	26	10.8	75.5%	180 (64.7%)	12 (4.3%)	56 (20.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (9.0%)								(n/a)		17.6		17.6		21.3		21.3			$12,329	$1,857	$10,472
Reno Valley Middle School	Public	7-8	1616 N Wilshire	Hutchinson	67501	Reno County	Nickerson	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 662-4573	129	15	8.6	64.3%	107 (82.9%)	2 (1.6%)	15 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	41.9	196^th of 362 public middle schools	45.9%		52.3	131^st of 362 public middle schools	63.8%	65		27.1	14.3	21.4		30.0	25.0	27.8	19.6	19.6	$13,410	$1,242	$12,168
Prairie Hills Middle	Public	6-8	3200 Lucille Drive	Hutchinson	67502	Reno County	Buhler	No	No	No	No	(620) 662-6027	519	34	15.2	39.1%	452 (87.1%)	11 (2.1%)	39 (7.5%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	58.4	111^th of 362 public middle schools	69.3%		71.1	63^rd of 362 public middle schools	82.6%	48	32.8	37.2	26.8	32.2	27.7	39.5	24.0	30.0	27.2	27.2	$9,878	$631	$9,247
Haven Middle School	Public	7-8	320 North Emporia	Haven	67543	Reno County	Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 465-2587	125	9	14.3	48.8%	109 (87.2%)	4 (3.2%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	32.3	253^rd of 362 public middle schools	30.1%		68.9	73^rd of 362 public middle schools	79.8%	180		20.9	17.2	19.2		7.5	15.5	11.2	29.3	29.3	$12,795	$887	$11,907

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