Hiawatha School District
School District · Hiawatha, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
881
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
881
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#188 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,815
$439 vs Kansas median
District size
881 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Hiawatha ranks #188 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Hiawatha's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hiawatha Elem (6.8/10), Hiawatha Middle School (5.7/10), and Hiawatha SR High (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hiawatha
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 | Hiawatha Elem | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hiawatha Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Hiawatha SR High | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hiawatha
Hiawatha is a Hiawatha, Kansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 881 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $14,815 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Hiawatha demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hiawatha Elem, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Hiawatha students show an average math proficiency of 48.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hiawatha, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hiawatha with test data.
Schools in Hiawatha
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hiawatha
- Total Enrollment
- 881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- District spending per student
- $14,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha?
The average composite rating for Hiawatha is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha's district-level spending was $14,815 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hiawatha is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hiawatha?
Hiawatha Elem is the highest-rated school in Hiawatha with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Hiawatha?
Across schools in Hiawatha with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hiawatha compare to other districts in Kansas?
Hiawatha has an average school rating of 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare Hiawatha with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
- De Soto (13)
- Derby (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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