Hocker Grove Middle

Summary:

Hocker Grove Middle is a public middle school located in Shawnee, Kansas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 747 students. It is part of the Shawnee Mission Public School District, which is ranked 46th out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hocker Grove Middle is part of a well-regarded school district, its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in KAP (Kansas Assessment Program) tests, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.13% of Hocker Grove students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.71% for the Shawnee Mission district and 33.55% for the state of Kansas. The school's performance is particularly low in 8th grade, where only 24.78% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 17.42% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, performing significantly below the state average.

Hocker Grove Middle also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.17% to 58.77% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Indian Woods Middle (37.83%) and Indian Hills Middle (14.71%) schools in the Shawnee Mission district. This high concentration of students from low-income backgrounds suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting its diverse student population, and could be an area of focus for the school and district to ensure that all students receive the necessary resources and support to succeed academically.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 10400 Johnson Dr
       Shawnee, KS  66203


(913) 993-0200

District: Shawnee Mission Pub School

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,494 Help


Students who attend Hocker Grove Middle usually attend:

High:    Shawnee Mission North High

Feeder schools for Hocker Grove Middle:

Elementary:    Bluejacket-Flint
    Crestview Elementary
    East Antioch Elementary
    Merriam Park Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  736

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
26.9%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hocker Grove Middle ranks better than 61% of middle schools in Kansas. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hocker Grove Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (26.9%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hocker Grove Middle is 15.3. 2 middle schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hocker Grove Middle is $9,494. 3 middle schools in the Shawnee Mission Pub School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hocker Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hocker Grove Middle 141st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hocker Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shawnee Mission Pub School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee Mission Pub School 46th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hocker Grove Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.65 73rd 277 73.6%
2007 57.26 127th 286 55.6%
2008 65.07 95th 296 67.9%
2009 55.44 150th 307 51.1%
2010 49.61 188th 316 40.5%
2011 56.30 167th 320 47.8%
2012 54.26 197th 342 42.4%
2013 45.02 242nd 355 31.8%
2015 48.30 173rd 368 53.0%
2016 44.50 188th 343 45.2%
2017 44.32 190th 358 46.9%
2018 50.68 152nd 350 56.6%
2019 47.50 179th 368 51.4%
2021 44.99 191st 367 48.0%
2022 48.11 160th 368 56.5%
2023 48.98 155th 362 57.2%
2024 52.18 141st 362 61.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.08 15th 64 76.6%
2019 60.89 22nd 70 68.6%
2022 44.46 44th 83 47.0%
2023 60.56 29th 90 67.8%
2024 52.40 38th 88 56.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.90 14th 60 76.7%
2019 36.47 39th 58 32.8%
2021 36.61 40th 56 28.6%
2022 35.42 42nd 60 30.0%
2023 34.27 45th 62 27.4%
2024 42.25 31st 65 52.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.86 74th 132 43.9%
2019 51.73 56th 157 64.3%
2021 54.12 53rd 160 66.9%
2022 27.63 135th 171 21.1%
2023 40.58 88th 178 50.6%
2024 44.84 82nd 164 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.53 111th 255 56.5%
2019 40.01 169th 270 37.4%
2021 37.20 180th 275 34.5%
2022 41.71 151st 270 44.1%
2023 42.76 157th 300 47.7%
2024 35.40 208th 296 29.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 109th 275 60.4%
2019 49.40 136th 294 53.7%
2021 49.24 137th 313 56.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.86 74th 132 43.9%
2019 51.73 56th 157 64.3%
2021 54.12 53rd 160 66.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.42 34th 42 19.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.46 126th 280 55.0%
2019 44.18 161st 301 46.5%
2021 41.98 175th 308 43.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.25 20th 30 33.3%
2022 29.87 22nd 31 29.0%
2024 40.71 18th 31 41.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.82 13th 57 77.2%
2019 48.98 36th 69 47.8%
2021 32.28 44th 65 32.3%
2022 32.26 49th 72 31.9%
2023 26.76 57th 73 21.9%
2024 45.09 34th 73 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 74th 114 35.1%
2019 30.95 95th 128 25.8%
2021 41.45 72nd 135 46.7%
2022 34.35 89th 138 35.5%
2023 34.72 92nd 140 34.3%
2024 40.99 80th 144 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hocker Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 105th 333 68.5%
2019 58.75 106th 344 69.2%
2021 66.42 74th 349 78.8%
2022 75.51 49th 349 86.0%
2023 66.67 75th 349 78.5%
2024 66.22 76th 347 78.1%
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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

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote I have two students who have attended Hocker Grove and we have had a wonderful experience. The principal is friendly and enthusiastic. My kids have had the opportunity to participate in clubs, sports, drama and music. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 22, 2017

Open Quote Very dissatisfied with the principal and some of the teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hocker Grove Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 10 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 428 12 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1990 466 16 5 13 5 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 461 19 8 10 3 n/a n/a 0 501
1992 495 15 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 505 19 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 515 28 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 563 25 7 17 3 n/a n/a 0 615
1996 563 25 7 17 3 n/a n/a 0 615
1997 545 27 11 17 5 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 530 34 12 15 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 568 35 7 17 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 542 27 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 597
2001 527 27 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2002 512 57 13 29 5 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 512 57 13 29 5 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 515 36 14 35 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 473 46 10 27 5 n/a n/a 7 568
2006 423 45 18 32 5 n/a n/a 6 529
2007 443 44 22 38 5 n/a n/a 7 559
2008 450 47 14 33 6 n/a n/a 8 558
2009 409 51 13 38 7 n/a n/a 9 527
2010 359 46 6 54 0 1 24 0 490
2011 351 51 19 66 0 2 27 0 516
2012 450 75 12 189 3 3 45 0 777
2013 450 69 15 207 2 5 41 0 789
2014 430 71 23 213 2 4 50 0 793
2015 438 61 26 192 5 1 47 0 770
2016 442 86 24 182 6 0 41 0 781
2017 432 70 24 210 4 1 47 0 788
2018 463 60 19 210 3 2 43 0 800
2019 458 65 25 226 5 1 41 0 821
2020 388 84 15 230 3 1 42 0 763
2021 361 74 15 235 5 1 35 0 726
2022 374 71 17 249 6 0 49 0 766
2023 396 66 16 212 0 0 57 0 747
2024 407 64 16 198 2 0 49 0 736

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 Hocker Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 36.0 11.9 0
1989 456 38.0 12.0 n/a
1990 505 35.3 14.3 0
1991 501 37.8 13.2 n/a
1992 518 39.7 13.0 15.4
1993 538 40.5 13.3 8.7
1994 564 36.9 15.3 10.6
1995 615 41.2 14.9 14.5
1996 615 41.2 14.9 14.5
1997 605 41.6 14.5 16.5
1998 593 42.5 14.0 14.5
1999 630 41.8 15.1 12.7
2000 597 41.0 14.6 10.9
2001 590 41.0 14.4 13.4
2002 616 41.5 14.8 14.9
2003 616 41.5 14.8 14.9
2004 603 37.8 16.0 16.4
2005 568 42.5 13.4 17.8
2006 529 37.0 14.3 22.2
2007 559 43.3 12.9 21.7
2008 558 39.6 14.1 19.3
2009 527 38.8 13.6 28
2010 490 32.2 15.2 31.6
2011 516 32.2 16.0 37.4
2012 777 51.2 15.1 52.1
2013 789 49.0 16.1 53.6
2014 793 52.5 15.1 54.4
2015 770 51.0 15.0 54.3
2016 781 46.0 16.9 57.7
2017 788 47.9 16.4 57.2
2018 800 49.9 16.0 52.6
2019 821 49.6 16.5 52.1
2020 763 48.5 15.7 54.5
2021 726 47.2 15.3 53.3
2022 766 54.3 14.1 51.2
2023 747 49.6 15.0 58.8
2024 736 47.9 15.3 53.9

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 Hocker Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 36.0 11.9 0
1989 456 38.0 12.0 n/a
1990 505 35.3 14.3 0
1991 501 37.8 13.2 n/a
1992 518 39.7 13.0 15.4
1993 538 40.5 13.3 8.7
1994 564 36.9 15.3 10.6
1995 615 41.2 14.9 14.5
1996 615 41.2 14.9 14.5
1997 605 41.6 14.5 16.5
1998 593 42.5 14.0 14.5
1999 630 41.8 15.1 12.7
2000 597 41.0 14.6 10.9
2001 590 41.0 14.4 13.4
2002 616 41.5 14.8 14.9
2003 616 41.5 14.8 14.9
2004 603 37.8 16.0 16.4
2005 568 42.5 13.4 17.8
2006 529 37.0 14.3 22.2
2007 559 43.3 12.9 21.7
2008 558 39.6 14.1 19.3
2009 527 38.8 13.6 28
2010 490 32.2 15.2 31.6
2011 516 32.2 16.0 37.4
2012 777 51.2 15.1 52.1
2013 789 49.0 16.1 53.6
2014 793 52.5 15.1 54.4
2015 770 51.0 15.0 54.3
2016 781 46.0 16.9 57.7
2017 788 47.9 16.4 57.2
2018 800 49.9 16.0 52.6
2019 821 49.6 16.5 52.1
2020 763 48.5 15.7 54.5
2021 726 47.2 15.3 53.3
2022 766 54.3 14.1 51.2
2023 747 49.6 15.0 58.8
2024 736 47.9 15.3 53.9

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 Hocker Grove Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $909 (9.6%) $8,585 (90.4%) $9,494

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hocker Grove Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 155th of 362 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hocker Grove Middle)29.834
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)43.445
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hocker Grove Middle)19.628
 8.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)37.838.2
 0.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hocker Grove Middle)29.822.3
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee Mission Pub School)34.930.7
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hocker Grove Middle)25.118.6
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee Mission Pub School)33.931.9
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hocker Grove Middle)26.121.2
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Shawnee Mission Pub School)38.430.7
 7.6%
   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 Students821747
 9%
African American6566
 1.5%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian2516
 36%
Hispanic226212
 6.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White458396
 13.5%
Two or More Races4157
 39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%58.8%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hocker Grove Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 736 students attended Hocker Grove Middle.

Hocker Grove Middle ranks 141st of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hocker Grove Middle usually go on to attend Shawnee Mission North High

Students at Hocker Grove Middle are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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