Hutchinson Park Elementary

Hutchinson Park Elementary serves 393 students in grades 4-5 in Hutchinson, Minnesota, offering a focused educational environment during these critical intermediate years. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #194 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 90th percentile.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 61% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and an impressive 65% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics. Hutchinson Park Elementary serves a stable middle-class community where the median household income is $72,133 and median home values average $213,400. The surrounding area has a relatively low poverty rate of 8.1%, with about one-quarter of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher education credentials.

As a regular public elementary school focused specifically on grades 4 and 5, Hutchinson Park Elementary provides students with a concentrated learning experience during these pivotal years before middle school. The school is situated in the welcoming town setting of Hutchinson, part of McLeod County's close-knit community atmosphere.