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#869 of 1,294 schools in KS

Reno Valley Middle School

Middle School · Nickerson · Hutchinson, KS

A Nickerson middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1616 N Wilshire, Hutchinson, KS 67501

  • Math 41% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2025)
  • 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$14,146
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Reno Valley Middle School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Reno Valley Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,627/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hutchinson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,069

Median home value

$86,300

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hutchinson Middle School 8Enrollment path unverified3.87–82.2 mi305Compare →
Hutchinson Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–122.5 mi251Compare →
Hutchinson Middle School 7Enrollment path unverified7.77–83.0 mi278Compare →
Central Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–125.0 mi182Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nickerson

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reno Valley Middle School is listed in Nickerson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reno Valley Middle School

Reno Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Hutchinson, KS, part of Nickerson, serving approximately 129 students in grades 7th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reno Valley Middle School

What grades does Reno Valley Middle School serve?

Reno Valley Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Reno Valley Middle School?

Reno Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Reno Valley Middle School rank in KS?

Reno Valley Middle School ranks #869 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Reno Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Reno Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Reno Valley Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reno Valley Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Reno Valley Middle School a charter school?

No, Reno Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reno Valley Middle School a Title I school?

No, Reno Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reno Valley Middle School?

64.3% of students at Reno Valley Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
129
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Reno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 67501)
24,589
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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