Hutchinson Middle School 8

www.usd308.com

295 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hutchinson Middle School (HMS), located at 200 W 14th in Hutchinson, Kansas, is a key component of the USD 308 school district. The school serves the local community by providing a focused educational environment for students in the middle grades. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student development, HMS emphasizes foundational learning while preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 308, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational practices. By maintaining a presence in the heart of Hutchinson, the school acts as a central hub for academic life in the area. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, district news, and specific school resources through the official USD 308 website at [usd308.com](http://www.usd308.com), which serves as the primary portal for information regarding school policies, calendars, and educational programs.

295

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hutchinson Middle School 8
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	72
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
188 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
72 (24.4 %)
Two or More
25 (8.5 %)
Black
8 (2.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Hutchinson Public Schools
Phone:	(620)615-4800
Website:	http://www.usd308.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 7 1

Grade 8 294