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Hiawatha Middle School

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Hiawatha Middle School ranks 169 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

169^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 53% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Hiawatha Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Hiawatha, Kansas, with 270 students. The school is part of the Hiawatha school district, which is ranked 133 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hiawatha Middle School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, ranging from a high of 23rd in 2015-2016 to a low of 169th in 2024-2025.

Hiawatha Middle School has generally performed better than the state average on standardized tests in English Language Arts, with 45.8% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 44.47%. However, the school's math and science scores have lagged behind the state, with only 39.31% and 37.87% proficiency, respectively, in the same year. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.3% to 19.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Hiawatha Middle School's performance for its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations is lower than its overall school ranking, indicating that these students may be underperforming compared to their peers.

When compared to nearby schools, Sabetha Middle School, which is part of the higher-ranked Prairie Hills district, generally outperforms Hiawatha Middle School on test scores and has lower chronic absenteeism rates. On the other hand, Everest Middle, which is part of the lower-ranked South Brown County district, struggles with significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.

278

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,453

Per pupil spending ?

54%

Free/discounted lunch ?

307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434

(785) 742-4172

District: Hiawatha

Students who attend Hiawatha Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hiawatha Senior High

Feeder schools for Hiawatha Middle School:

Elementary:

Hiawatha Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kansas median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Kansas avg42%

169^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 264Hiawatha among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	169 of 363	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	99 of 362	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	50.8	142 of 362	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.9	116 of 368	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	118 of 367	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	86 of 368	76.6%	★★★★☆
2018	70.5	63 of 350	82.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.9	42 of 358	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	89.2	23 of 343	93.3%	★★★★★
2015	75.8	46 of 368	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.3	23 of 355	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	77.6	26 of 342	92.4%	★★★★★
2011	71.3	71 of 320	77.8%	★★★★☆
2010	74.2	51 of 316	83.9%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	50 of 307	83.7%	★★★★☆
2008	83.2	13 of 296	95.6%	★★★★★
2007	68.2	67 of 286	76.6%	★★★★☆
2006	81.7	19 of 277	93.1%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	30.3	124 of 160	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.1	112 of 157	28.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	56.7	100 of 313	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.7	90 of 294	69.4%	★★★★☆
2018	64.3	76 of 275	72.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	114 of 285	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	92 of 296	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	136 of 300	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.5	49 of 270	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	60.1	76 of 275	72.4%	★★★★☆
2019	62.0	70 of 270	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	62.1	62 of 255	75.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	57.0	99 of 308	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.2	71 of 301	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	59 of 280	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	30.2	127 of 177	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.7	104 of 164	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.4	89 of 178	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.1	98 of 171	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.3	124 of 160	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.1	112 of 157	28.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	52.9	145 of 349	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	84 of 347	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	140 of 349	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	128 of 349	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	117 of 349	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	76 of 344	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.4	58 of 333	82.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)68th percentile~ school

Male (2021)68th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)60th percentile+7 vs school

White (2025)58th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2025)28th percentile-25 vs school

Disabled (2021)22nd percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science38%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hiawatha Middle School	Public	5-8	307 South Morrill Ave	Hiawatha	66434	Brown County	Hiawatha	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 742-4172	278	25	11.1	54.0%	205 (73.7%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.9%)	5 (1.8%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.4%)	50.2	169^th of 363 public middle schools	53.4%		60.9	99^th of 362 public middle schools	72.7%	70	57.8	46.7	47.1	32.4	45.8	31.3	55.0	42.2	29.9	39.3	51.6	25.0	37.9	$13,453	$923	$12,529
Everest Middle	Public	5-8	221 South 7th	Everest	66424	Brown County	South Brown County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 548-7536	151	14	10.7	64.2%	111 (73.5%)	2 (1.3%)	14 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	29.2	279^th of 363 public middle schools	23.1%		22.5	308^th of 362 public middle schools	14.9%	29	41.0	41.7	17.0	23.7	29.0	48.7	50.0	17.0	21.1	31.8	41.0	34.2	37.7	$16,806	$1,360	$15,446
Sabetha Middle School	Public	6-8	751 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2151	173	13	13.1	34.1%	161 (93.1%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	60.7	120^th of 363 public middle schools	66.9%		69.9	72^nd of 362 public middle schools	80.1%	48		41.9	45.3	50.9	45.9		35.5	49.0	40.0	41.2		47.3	47.3	$13,465	$616	$12,850

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawatha Middle School

What high school do graduates of Hiawatha Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hiawatha Middle School usually go on to attend Hiawatha Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Hiawatha Middle School?

Students at Hiawatha Middle School are 74% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Hiawatha Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 278 students attended Hiawatha Middle School.

What district is Hiawatha Middle School in?

Hiawatha

Is Hiawatha Middle School a good school?

Hiawatha Middle School ranks 169^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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