Hiawatha Middle School

Hiawatha
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
278 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hiawatha Middle School, located at 307 South Morrill Ave in Hiawatha, Kansas, serves as a key educational institution within the USD 415 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while encouraging student engagement.

Beyond core academic instruction, Hiawatha Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Hiawatha community to ensure a cohesive support system for its student body. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or staff directories, the district’s website at [www.hiawathaschools.org](http://www.hiawathaschools.org) serves as a centralized resource for all school-related updates.
278
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (73.7%)
  • Two or More
    26 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.9%)
  • American Indian
    19 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Hiawatha
Phone: (785)742-4172
Website: http://www.hiawathaschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 5 66
Grade 6 64
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 72
Gender Ratio