Reno Valley Middle School

www.usd309ks.org

137 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Reno Valley Middle School is a public educational institution located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the Nickerson-South Hutchinson Unified School District 309. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle school grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school success. By balancing rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to engage students during a pivotal stage of their social and intellectual development.

As a vital component of the USD 309 district, Reno Valley Middle School leverages the resources and community-focused mission of the wider school system to provide a well-rounded experience. The school focuses on maintaining strong communication between staff, students, and families to ensure that each child receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive. Through their official website, the school provides access to academic calendars, district policies, and administrative information, serving as a hub for community engagement and ongoing updates regarding school programs and activities.

137

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reno Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
118 (86.1%)
Hispanic
14 (10.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.2%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Nickerson
Phone:	(620)662-4573
Website:	http://www.usd309ks.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 67

Grade 8 70