Very Good
#314 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 16% in state
Hutchinson Middle
Middle School · Hutchinson Public School District · Hutchinson, MN
A middle school in Hutchinson, MN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1365 S GRADE RD, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hutchinson Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hutchinson Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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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
$78,663
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| CornerstoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hutchinson Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hutchinson Middle is listed in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hutchinson Middle
Hutchinson Middle is a public middle school in Hutchinson, MN, part of Hutchinson Public School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hutchinson Middle
What grades does Hutchinson Middle serve?
Hutchinson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hutchinson Middle?
Hutchinson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchinson Middle is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hutchinson Middle rank in MN?
Hutchinson Middle ranks #314 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hutchinson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hutchinson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hutchinson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutchinson Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hutchinson Middle a charter school?
No, Hutchinson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hutchinson Middle a Title I school?
No, Hutchinson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutchinson Middle?
36.1% of students at Hutchinson Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (320) 587-2854
- Area population (ZIP 55350)
- 18,567
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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