Faris Elementary vs Hutchinson Middle School 8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faris Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students
| Measure | Faris Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas | Hutchinson Middle School 8 Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 686 | #171 of 205 |
| National rank | #45653 of 50,301 | #13357 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 279 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 18.7).
- •Faris Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 89.6%).
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
- •Faris Elementary is the larger school with 279 students compared with 264.
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 Faris Elementary better than Hutchinson Middle School 8?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchinson Middle School 8 ranks higher (22.3 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Faris Elementary and Hutchinson Middle School 8?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faris Elementary: 279. Hutchinson Middle School 8: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faris Elementary and Hutchinson Middle School 8 rank in Kansas?
Faris Elementary is 641st of 686 and Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 171st of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).