At a glance
Reported students
191
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
299
Hinton Middle School: 191 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 169
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Hinton Middle School
Hinton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Hinton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Hinton Comm School District. NCES reports 191 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hinton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hinton Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
299 reported students
Hinton High School
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Public schools near Hinton Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton Elementary School Elementary · Hinton Comm School District | PK–03 | 299 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hinton High School High · Hinton Comm School District | 09–12 | 370 | under 0.1 mi |
| Leeds Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 593 | 7 mi |
| North Middle School Middle · Sioux City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,136 | 7.2 mi |
| North High School High · Sioux City Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,529 | 7.4 mi |
| Clark Early Childhood Center Other · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–PK | 75 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hinton Middle School
What grades does Hinton Middle School serve?
Hinton Middle School reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hinton Comm School District.
How many students attend Hinton Middle School?
Hinton Middle School reported 191 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 169 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hinton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 191 students and 11.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hinton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hinton Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hinton Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hinton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hinton Middle School in?
Hinton Middle School is part of Hinton Comm School District, based in Hinton, IA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hinton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hinton Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Hinton High School (under 0.1 mi), Leeds Elementary School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.