Hocker Grove Middle

www.smsd.org/Schools/hockergrove/

714 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hocker Grove Middle School, located in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 7 and 8 within the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition from middle school to high school. By leveraging a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular activities, Hocker Grove aims to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for future success.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to create an engaging learning culture. Hocker Grove utilizes modern instructional practices and technology to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With its central location in the Shawnee Mission area, the school remains deeply integrated into the local community, frequently offering programs and events that encourage student involvement and school spirit while maintaining a focus on high academic standards and equity.

714

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hocker Grove Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	225
Black	64
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
372 (52.1%)
Hispanic
225 (31.5%)
Black
64 (9.0%)
Two or More
41 (5.7%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-0200
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/hockergrove/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 7 380

Grade 8 334