- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hutchinson, KS
Reno Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Reno Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200999000548
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reno Valley Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Reno Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reno Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Reno Valley Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 200999000548 · Hutchinson, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 9.8:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hutchinson Elem (326 students)
Reno Valley Middle School shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Reno Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hutchins
South Hutchinson Elem
326 students
- Nickerson High
Nickerson High
255 students
- Nickerson Elem
Nickerson Elem
183 students
- This school
Reno Valley Middle School
137 students
- Central State 110
Central State Academy
110 students
What this shows Reno Valley Middle School reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reno Valley Middle School compares
Reno Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Reno Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nickerson reports $14,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reno Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickerson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nickerson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central State Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Reno Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Hutchinson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reno Valley Middle School
How many students attend Reno Valley Middle School?
Reno Valley Middle School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hutchinson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reno Valley Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reno Valley Middle School?
51.3% of students at Reno Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reno Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Reno Valley Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reno Valley Middle School?
Reno Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reno Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Reno Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hutchinson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nickerson?
Besides Reno Valley Middle School, Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students), Nickerson High (255 students), and Nickerson Elem (183 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.