Top Rankings
Hutchinson Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,783 students in Hutchinson Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Hutchinson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,783 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hutchinson Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 527 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
28 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
342 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
29 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
1%
12%
# White Students
2,269 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
185
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,085 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,330
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,085
$18,580
Best Hutchinson Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Park Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Glen St S
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2837
Grades: 4-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Hutchinson Tiger Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 School Road Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-1122
Grades: 2-3
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Hutchinson Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Crow River Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #77.
Hutchinson Middle School A.l.c.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1365 S Grade Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2854
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Night Alt Learning Center
Alternative School
1200 Roberts Rd Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-2692
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hutchinson Transition Assistance Pg
Special Education School
145 Glen St Sw
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-2860
Grades: 12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Grades: PK-1
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,783 students.
What is the rank of Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Public School District is ranked #67 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson Public School District?
82% of Hutchinson Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hutchinson Public School District?
Hutchinson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Hutchinson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,085 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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