Hutchinson Public Schools School District
School District · Hutchinson, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,339
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Hutchinson Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hutchinson Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hutchinson Middle School 7
Hutchinson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen
Hutchinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#248 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,339
+$1,085 vs Kansas median
District size
4,277 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Hutchinson Public Schools ranks #248 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Hutchinson Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hutchinson Middle School 7 (7.7/10), Hutchinson High School (6.3/10), and Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.7/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hutchinson Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hutchinson Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hutchinson Middle School 7 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hutchinson High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hutchinson Magnet School at Allen | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Morgan Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mccandless Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Faris Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Wiley Elementary | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Hutchinson Middle School 8 | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Hutchinson Virtual School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Graber Elementary | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hutchinson Public Schools
Hutchinson Public Schools is a Hutchinson, Kansas school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,277 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $16,339 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Hutchinson Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hutchinson Middle School 7, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hutchinson Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hutchinson Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hutchinson Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Hutchinson Public Schools
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hutchinson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 358
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Hutchinson Public Schools has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hutchinson Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Hutchinson Public Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Hutchinson Public Schools spends $16,339 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hutchinson Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hutchinson Public Schools is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Hutchinson Middle School 7 is the highest-rated school in Hutchinson Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hutchinson Public Schools?
Across schools in Hutchinson Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hutchinson Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Hutchinson Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 10 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.0%
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Compare Hutchinson Public Schools 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)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (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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