Hutchinson Public School District
School District · Hutchinson, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
2,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
2,783
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#132 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,790
$1,818 vs Minnesota median
District size
2,783 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Hutchinson Public School District ranks #132 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Hutchinson Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hutchinson Tiger Elementary (9.1/10), Hutchinson Middle (7.6/10), and Hutchinson Park Elementary (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hutchinson Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hutchinson Tiger Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hutchinson Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hutchinson Park Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Hutchinson Senior High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hutchinson Public School District
Hutchinson Public School District is a Hutchinson, Minnesota school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 2,783 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $12,790 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Hutchinson Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hutchinson Tiger Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Hutchinson Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hutchinson Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hutchinson Public School District with test data.
Schools in Hutchinson Public School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Hutchinson
- Total Enrollment
- 2,783
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- District spending per student
- $12,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Public School District has 10 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hutchinson Public School District?
The average composite rating for Hutchinson Public School District is 6.7/10. 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 Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Public School District's district-level spending was $12,790 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 Hutchinson Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hutchinson Public School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hutchinson Public School District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Hutchinson Public School District?
Across schools in Hutchinson Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hutchinson Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Hutchinson Public School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota 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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