Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson, KS · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is a middle school located in Hutchinson, Kansas. The school serves 295 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 49/100 (D), Hutchinson Middle School 8 performs below the state average for Kansas. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has a DataScore of 49/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has 295 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
Hutchinson Middle School 8 has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +4.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is part of the Hutchinson Public Schools in Hutchinson, Kansas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.