Serving 270 students in grades 5-8, Hiawatha Middle School 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 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hiawatha Middle School's student population of 270 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hiawatha Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Middle School is 0.38, 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
#747 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Middle School's ranking?
Hiawatha Middle School is ranked #747 out of 1,280 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Middle School?
270 students attend Hiawatha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hiawatha Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Middle School?
Hiawatha Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Middle School offer ?
Hiawatha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha Middle School part of?
Hiawatha Middle School is part of Hiawatha School District.
School Reviews
2 7/10/2008
Hiawatha, Kansas has a pathetic, laughably bad middle school run by incompetent, clueless and,yes, intentionally cruel people. In the real world, these people would be fired, or worse yet, made to attend their own school.
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