Hesston Middle
#36 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#6546 of 15,369 nationally
About Hesston Middle
Hesston Middle is a public middle located in Hesston, in the Hesston school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 273 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 36th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 273.
There are 3 schools in Hesston; Hesston Middle ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hesston Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hesston Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 282 m away
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 386 m away
Moundridge Middle
Moundridge · Public middle · Grades 4–8
170 students · 10 km away
Moundridge High
Moundridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
160 students · 10 km away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 10 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 11 km away
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 11 km away
Moundridge Elem
Moundridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
182 students · 11 km away
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students · 11 km away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Parsons Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
273 students
Royal Valley Middle School
Mayetta · Public middle · Grades 5–8
270 students
Jefferson West Middle
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
Hiawatha Middle School
Hiawatha · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hesston Middle a good school?
Hesston Middle has a Success Index (US) of 55.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #36 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hesston Middle rank in Kansas?
Hesston Middle ranks #36 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #6546 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hesston Middle?
Hesston Middle had 273 students in 2025.
Is Hesston Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Hesston Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hesston Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hesston Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.