Hesston Middle

ms.hesstonschools.org/o/hms

294 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hesston Middle School, located in Hesston, Kansas, serves as a central hub for student development within the Hesston Unified School District 460. The school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing student growth, critical thinking, and character development. By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for the academic and social rigors of high school.

The middle school is committed to a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the school encourages participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations to help learners discover their individual interests and talents. With a dedication to technological integration and staff-led mentorship, Hesston Middle School works to ensure that all students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

294

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesston Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
252 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
24 (8.2 %)
Two or More
9 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hesston
Phone:	(620)327-7111
Website:	http://ms.hesstonschools.org/o/hms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 84