Hesston School District
School District · Hesston, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#234 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,840
$3,414 vs Kansas median
District size
831 students
Larger than Kansas median
About Hesston
Hesston is a Hesston, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 831 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $11,840 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Hesston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hesston Elem, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hesston students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hesston, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hesston with test data.
Schools in Hesston
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hesston
- Total Enrollment
- 831
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hesston?
Hesston has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hesston?
The average composite rating for Hesston is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hesston?
Hesston spends $11,840 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hesston?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hesston is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hesston?
Hesston Elem is the highest-rated school in Hesston with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Hesston?
Across schools in Hesston with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hesston compare to other districts in Kansas?
Hesston has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Hesston with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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