Hutchinson Middle School 8 vs Plum Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students
Plum Creek Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Hutchinson Middle School 8 Hutchinson, Kansas | Plum Creek Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 205 | #354 of 686 |
| National rank | #13357 of 15,369 | #27782 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 35.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 38% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 22.3).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Plum Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 75.8%).
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Plum Creek Elementary is the larger school with 448 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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 better than Plum Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Creek Elementary ranks higher (46.2 vs 22.3 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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Plum Creek Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchinson Middle School 8: 264. Plum Creek Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Plum Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 171st of 205 and Plum Creek Elementary is 354th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).