Enrollment
73
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hutchinson, MN
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.
Federal NCES profile for Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271497003522
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hutchinson, MN.
School address
District: Hutchinson Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271497003522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
What stands out at Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. is a mid-sized middle school in Hutchinson, Minnesota, enrolling 73 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hutchinson Public School District also operates Hutchinson Senior High (863 students) and Hutchinson Middle (535 students) alongside Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. compares
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutchinson Public School District, which includes Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C..
$12,726
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.8%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hutchinson West Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hutchinson Tiger Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hutchinson Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.
How many students attend Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.?
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. has 73 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hutchinson, MN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.?
48.5% of students at Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.?
The largest demographic group at Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C.?
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. rank among public schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Hutchinson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
Is Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. a good school?
Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hutchinson Public School District?
Besides Hutchinson Middle School a.L.C., Hutchinson Public School District also operates Hutchinson Senior High (863 students), Hutchinson Middle (535 students), and Hutchinson West Elementary (431 students). See the Hutchinson Public School District district page for the complete list.
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