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#1626 of 1,992 schools in MN

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.

Middle School · Hutchinson Public School District · Hutchinson, MN

A middle school in Hutchinson, MN where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1365 S GRADE RD, Hutchinson, MN 55350

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.1Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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District spending per student$12,790
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 10 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 20 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hutchinson MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.76–80.0 mi568Compare →
CornerstoneEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.4 mi11Compare →

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
#6 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 School A.l.c. is listed in HUTCHINSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. is a public middle school in Hutchinson, MN, part of Hutchinson Public School District, serving approximately 61 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.

What grades does Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. serve?

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.?

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.

How does Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. rank in MN?

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. ranks #1,626 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School A.l.c.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. a charter school?

No, Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. a Title I school?

No, Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.?

60.7% of students at Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c. 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
61
0
Type
alternative
Setting
Distant Town
County
McLeod County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 55350)
18,567
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
42.6
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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