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Hoisington Middle

Q: Is Hoisington Middle a good school?

Hoisington Middle ranks 250 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 31% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Hoisington Middle School is a public middle school in Hoisington, Kansas, serving 168 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hoisington School District, which is ranked 175 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoisington Middle consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with only 33.97% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 29.48% in Math, and 21.8% in Science, compared to state averages of 44.47%, 38.73%, and 41.44%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 21.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. While male students and those from low-income families perform relatively better, the school's female, white, and special education populations lag behind their peers at other Ellinwood and Great Bend middle schools.

Hoisington Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 127 out of 368 Kansas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 250 out of 363 in 2024-2025. This suggests the school is facing unique challenges that its nearby counterparts, Ellinwood Middle School and Great Bend Middle School, are not experiencing. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, nearly 50%, likely contributes to its academic struggles and high chronic absenteeism rates, while its special education program also appears to need improvement.

158

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,070

Per pupil spending ?

58.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

360 W 11th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544

(620) 653-4951

District: Hoisington

Students who attend Hoisington Middle usually attend:

High:

Hoisington High

Feeder schools for Hoisington Middle:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary
	Roosevelt Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (28% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 34 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg41%

Kansas avg42%

250^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 31%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

175^th of 264Hoisington 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	33.4	250 of 363	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	246 of 362	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.2	257 of 362	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.9	235 of 368	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.2	225 of 367	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	176 of 368	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.4	233 of 350	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.0	226 of 358	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.1	156 of 343	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.4	127 of 368	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.1	223 of 355	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.0	198 of 342	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.7	128 of 320	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.5	106 of 316	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.1	121 of 307	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	86.1	5 of 296	98.3%	★★★★★
2007	82.9	18 of 286	93.7%	★★★★★
2006	42.8	169 of 277	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2019	20.0	147 of 157	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	33.9	217 of 313	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.4	149 of 294	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.8	187 of 275	32.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	131 of 285	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	199 of 296	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	170 of 300	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.2	134 of 270	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.3	71 of 275	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	27 of 270	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	52.6	95 of 255	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	47.2	147 of 308	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.4	146 of 301	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.7	187 of 280	33.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	29.5	131 of 177	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	57.3	52 of 164	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	20.0	147 of 157	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	273 of 349	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.5	262 of 347	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.2	261 of 349	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.5	246 of 349	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	229 of 349	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.3	207 of 344	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.7	247 of 333	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2021)52nd percentile+14 vs school

Female (2021)31st percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)26th percentile-5 vs school

White (2025)22nd percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2019)6th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts34%-10 vs state

Mathematics29%-9 vs state

Science22%-20 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 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hoisington Middle	Public	6-8	360 W 11th St.	Hoisington	67544	Barton County	Hoisington	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 653-4951	158	16	9.9	58.2%	131 (82.9%)	3 (1.9%)	14 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	33.4	250^th of 363 public middle schools	31.1%		33.2	246^th of 362 public middle schools	32.0%	4	27.6	51.2	27.3	34.0	22.4	39.5	29.1	29.5	21.8	21.8	$18,070	$1,797	$16,273
Great Bend Middle School	Public	7-8	1919 Harrison	Great Bend	67530	Barton County	Great Bend	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 793-1510	438	41	10.5	66.2%	243 (55.5%)	4 (0.9%)	167 (38.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	32.1	262^nd of 363 public middle schools	27.8%		35.1	238^th of 362 public middle schools	34.3%	24		33.6	31.1	32.5		29.4	33.7	31.3	26.7	26.7	$16,052	$2,898	$13,154
Ellinwood Middle School	Public	7-8	210 E. 2nd St.	Ellinwood	67526	Barton County	Ellinwood Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 564-3136	72	6	12.9	44.4%	65 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	33.9	244^th of 363 public middle schools	32.8%		37.9	219^th of 362 public middle schools	39.5%	25		40.0	34.8	37.7		30.0	26.1	28.3	26.1	26.1	$16,501	$1,543	$14,958

Frequently Asked Questions about Hoisington Middle

How many students attend Hoisington Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Hoisington Middle.

What district is Hoisington Middle in?

Hoisington

Is Hoisington Middle a good school?

Hoisington Middle ranks 250^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hoisington Middle attend?

Students who attend Hoisington Middle usually go on to attend Hoisington High

What is the racial makeup of Hoisington Middle?

Students at Hoisington Middle are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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