Serving 278 students in grades 7-8, Hutchinson Middle School 7 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hutchinson Middle School 7's student population of 278 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Salthawks'
School Mascot
Salthawks
School Rankings
Hutchinson Middle School 7 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchinson Middle School 7 is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
65%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Salthawks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hutchinson Middle School 7's ranking?
Hutchinson Middle School 7 is ranked #892 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School 7?
278 students attend Hutchinson Middle School 7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hutchinson Middle School 7 students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson Middle School 7?
Hutchinson Middle School 7 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Middle School 7 offer ?
Hutchinson Middle School 7 offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson Middle School 7 part of?
Hutchinson Middle School 7 is part of Hutchinson School District.
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