PRAIRIE HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Prairie Hills Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Buhler school district, located in Hutchinson, KS with about 553 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Prairie Hills Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Prairie Hills Middle School, located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Buhler Unified School District 313. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of middle-level students. By emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in higher education and the workforce.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Prairie Hills Middle School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong communication with families and the surrounding Hutchinson community to ensure a collaborative approach to student achievement. With a commitment to modern educational standards and character development, Prairie Hills strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students transition confidently toward their high school years.

For more information, contact Prairie Hills Middle at (620) 662-6027 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3200 Lucille Drive
Hutchinson, KS 67502
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PRAIRIE HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hutchinson, KS with about 553 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Buhler
Total Students:
553
Teachers:
33.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 553 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Black or African American
2.4%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.