Serving 296 students in grades 5-8, Hiawatha Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hiawatha Middle School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hiawatha Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Middle School's ranking?
Hiawatha Middle School is ranked #684 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Middle School?
296 students attend Hiawatha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hiawatha Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Middle School?
Hiawatha Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Middle School offer ?
Hiawatha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hiawatha Middle School part of?
Hiawatha Middle School is part of Hiawatha School District.
School Reviews
2 7/10/2008
Hiawatha, Kansas has a pathetic, laughably bad middle school run by incompetent, clueless and,yes, intentionally cruel people. In the real world, these people would be fired, or worse yet, made to attend their own school.
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