Prairie Hills Middle

phms.usd313.org/o/phms

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

550

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Hills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	44
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
482 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Buhler
Phone:	(620)662-6027
Website:	http://phms.usd313.org/o/phms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 6 155

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 210