Top Rankings
Hesston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 870 students in Hesston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Hesston School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
870 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hesston School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
21%
# Black Students
15 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
745 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
53
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,411 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,116 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,411
$16,113
Spending / Student
$12,116
$17,019
Best Hesston School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hesston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E Amos
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7102
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Hesston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7111
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Hesston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge Road
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Hesston, KS 67062
(620) 327-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hesston School District?
Hesston School District manages 3 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Hesston School District?
Hesston School District is ranked #24 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hesston School District?
86% of Hesston School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hesston School District?
Hesston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Hesston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,116 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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