Ad Astra Alternative Academy vs Prairie Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ad Astra Alternative Academy
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 7–12
11 students
Prairie Hills Middle
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Ad Astra Alternative Academy Hutchinson, Kansas | Prairie Hills Middle Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #67 of 205 |
| National rank | – | #8743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 11 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.5 vs 44.9).
- •Prairie Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 54.5%).
- •Prairie Hills Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 11.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ad Astra Alternative Academy better than Prairie Hills Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ad Astra Alternative Academy and Prairie Hills Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy: 11. Prairie Hills Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ad Astra Alternative Academy and Prairie Hills Middle rank in Kansas?
Ad Astra Alternative Academy is unranked and Prairie Hills Middle is 67th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).