Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Summary:

Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Hutchinson Public School District in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with a student population of just 66 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size, Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Minnesota, with statewide rankings between 449 and 520 out of over 500 middle schools in recent years. Its students perform significantly worse than their peers in the Hutchinson Public School District and the state of Minnesota on standardized tests, with only 1.69% of students proficient or better in Math and 22.41% proficient in Reading. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.43% to 67.5% in recent years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In comparison, nearby middle schools such as Hutchinson Middle, Litchfield Middle School, and Dassel-Cokato Middle have higher proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and higher ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating that the academic challenges at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. are more pronounced than at other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350-9005

(320) 587-2854

District: Hutchinson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
511^th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,878

Student/teacher ratio: 62.0

Number of students: 66

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

25.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. ranks worse than 93.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. is $21,878.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.:

SchoolDigger ranks Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. 511^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Hutchinson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hutchinson Public School District 217^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

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Rank History for all students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	18.68	443^rd	523	15.3%
2018	14.78	449^th	518	13.3%
2019	7.26	493^rd	533	7.5%
2021	2.29	520^th	521	0.2%
2022	7.10	492^nd	520	5.4%
2023	9.10	494^th	529	6.6%
2024	8.56	511^th	545	6.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	19.40	346^th	401	13.7%
2023	17.47	409^th	459	10.9%
2024	6.98	465^th	473	1.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.20	438^th	455	3.7%
2024	5.57	459^th	474	3.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.10	451^st	454	0.7%
2023	8.33	436^th	464	6.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	1.92	418^th	428	2.3%
2019	3.38	416^th	428	2.8%
2023	3.69	430^th	436	1.4%
2024	1.68	436^th	440	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	14	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	19
2007	11	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	14
2008	10	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	11
2009	9	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	13
2010	15	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	19
2011	13	0	0	1	1	0	0	15
2012	17	1	0	2	0	0	0	20
2013	23	0	0	3	1	0	0	27
2014	29	0	0	2	0	0	0	31
2015	29	0	0	3	0	0	1	33
2016	27	0	0	2	0	0	0	29
2017	34	0	0	4	0	0	0	38
2018	31	2	0	3	0	0	1	37
2019	34	1	0	7	0	0	3	45
2020	31	4	1	10	0	0	2	48
2021	24	2	1	11	0	0	2	40
2022	20	0	0	13	0	0	2	35
2023	44	2	0	17	0	0	3	66

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 A.L.C.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	19	2.6	7.3	68.4
2007	14	1.0	14.0	78.6
2008	11	0.8	13.8	45.5
2009	13	1.0	13.0	38.5
2010	19	1.0	19.0	57.9
2011	15	0.6	25.0	66.7
2012	20	0.6	33.3	60
2013	27	0.6	45.0	55.6
2014	31	0.5	62.0	74.2
2015	33	n/a	n/a	69.7
2016	29	n/a	n/a	62.1
2017	38	0.0	n/a	52.6
2018	37	n/a	n/a	56.8
2019	45	n/a	n/a	55.6
2020	48	0.0	n/a	70.8
2021	40	n/a	n/a	67.5
2022	35	0.0	n/a	51.4
2023	66	0.0	n/a	59.1

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 A.L.C.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	19	2.6	7.3	68.4
2007	14	1.0	14.0	78.6
2008	11	0.8	13.8	45.5
2009	13	1.0	13.0	38.5
2010	19	1.0	19.0	57.9
2011	15	0.6	25.0	66.7
2012	20	0.6	33.3	60
2013	27	0.6	45.0	55.6
2014	31	0.5	62.0	74.2
2015	33	n/a	n/a	69.7
2016	29	n/a	n/a	62.1
2017	38	0.0	n/a	52.6
2018	37	n/a	n/a	56.8
2019	45	n/a	n/a	55.6
2020	48	0.0	n/a	70.8
2021	40	n/a	n/a	67.5
2022	35	0.0	n/a	51.4
2023	66	0.0	n/a	59.1

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 A.L.C.

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$21,878

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 493^rd of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 494^th of 529 Middle schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	0	11.4	11.4%
6th Grade Math (Hutchinson Public School District)	62.1	49.3	12.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	7.7	17.1	9.4%
6th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Public School District)	73.5	56.7	16.9%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	6.3	0	6.3%
7th Grade Math (Hutchinson Public School District)	71.8	48.1	23.7%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	43.8	31.3	12.5%
7th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Public School District)	70.8	54.3	16.6%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	7.1	4.2	3%
8th Grade Math (Hutchinson Public School District)	70.8	49.5	21.2%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	28.6	16.7	11.9%
8th Grade Reading (Hutchinson Public School District)	64	51.4	12.6%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.)	7.1	4.4	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Hutchinson Public School District)	48.1	33	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	45	66	46.7%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	17	142.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	34	44	29.4%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	59.1%	3.5%

Schools Near Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Hutchinson Middle	Public	6-8	1365 S Grade Rd	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	Hutchinson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 587-2854	565	32	17.5	37.2%	475 (84.1%)	10 (1.8%)	60 (10.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	82.8	62^nd of 545 public middle schools	88.6%		84.2	51^st of 529 public middle schools	90.4%	11		58.6	45.8	54.2	52.5		73.3	54.2	56.6	60.6		38.3	38.3	$10,255
Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.	Public	6-8	1365 S Grade Rd	Hutchinson	55350	McLeod County	Hutchinson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 587-2854	66	0		59.1%	44 (66.7%)	2 (3.0%)	17 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	8.6	511^th of 545 public middle schools	6.2%		9.1	494^th of 529 public middle schools	6.6%	17		3.7	0.0	0.0	1.7		22.2	13.3	31.3	22.4		6.3	6.3	$21,878
SWWC Alternative Learning Center Midlevel - Glencoe	Public	7-8	2391 Hennepin Ave N	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 360-1876	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
GSL Junior High School	Public	7-8	1621 16th St E	Glencoe	55336	McLeod County	Glencoe-Silver Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 864-2456	222	6	37.4	47.7%	156 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	43.3	318^th of 545 public middle schools	41.7%		28	396^th of 529 public middle schools	25.1%	78			30.5	35.9	33.2			45.3	34.0	39.6		15.2	15.2	$8,253
Dassel-Cokato Middle	Public	5-8	4852 Reardon Ave SW Ste 1500	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(320) 286-4100	647	41	15.6	34.6%	599 (92.6%)	6 (0.9%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.2%)	95.8	14^th of 545 public middle schools	97.4%		92.2	23^rd of 529 public middle schools	95.7%	9	57.9	62.0	65.4	73.6	65.1	73.0	84.7	64.7	67.4	72.4	66.4	64.8	65.6	$8,928
Dassel-Cokato Virtual School Middle	Public, Virtual	5-8	4852 Reardon Ave SW	Cokato	55321	Wright County	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(320) 286-4100	0	0	35.2		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Litchfield Middle School	Public	5-8	340 E 10th St	Litchfield	55355	Meeker County	Litchfield Public School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 693-2441	474	30	16.0	41.1%	409 (86.3%)	4 (0.8%)	50 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	73.8	115^th of 545 public middle schools	78.9%		73.6	104^th of 529 public middle schools	80.3%	11	34.5	30.9	73.9	55.6	48.3	44.5	52.9	54.3	56.3	52.0	45.7	34.2	40.0	$11,595
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Middle	Public	5-8	8700 County Road 6 SW	Howard Lake	55349	Wright County	Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted	No	No	No	No	(320) 543-4660	400	21	18.6	35.3%	363 (90.8%)	5 (1.3%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	61.8	187^th of 545 public middle schools	65.7%		63.7	170^th of 529 public middle schools	67.9%	17	23.5	52.0	35.9	32.2	36.1	52.0	62.0	53.3	40.9	52.4	48.0	22.7	36.0	$8,038

Frequently Asked Questions about Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.

Is Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. a good school?

Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Minnesota middle schools.

What district is Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. in?

Hutchinson Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.?

Students at Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C. are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C.?

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Hutchinson Middle School A.L.C..

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