Hesston School District
School District · Hesston, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,840
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Hesston?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hesston as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hesston Elem
Hesston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hesston High
Hesston · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#102 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,840
$3,414 vs Kansas median
District size
831 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Hesston ranks #102 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Hesston's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hesston Elem (8.4/10), Hesston Middle (7.1/10), and Hesston High (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hesston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hesston Elem | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hesston Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hesston High | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.0/10, Hesston demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hesston Elem, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Hesston students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.
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 7.0/10. 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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Hesston?
Across schools in Hesston with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. 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 7.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.2%
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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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