How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hutchinson Middle School 8 | Prairie Hills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hutchinson, KS | Hutchinson, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 264 | 532 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.3% | 32.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hutchinson Middle School 8 | Prairie Hills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,236 | $11,534 |
| District | Hutchinson Public Schools | Buhler |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hutchinson Middle School 8 | Prairie Hills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 85.0% |
| African American | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hutchinson Middle School 8 | Prairie Hills Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 260:1 | 559:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.8% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 125 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.