Hayden Middle School

495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Hayden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Hayden Middle School's student population of 94 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
94 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Hayden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayden Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#993 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hayden Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayden Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayden Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hayden Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hayden Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hayden Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
51%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hayden Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hayden Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Hayden Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayden Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayden Middle School's ranking?
Hayden Middle School is ranked #993 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hayden Middle School often compared to?
Hayden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Soroco Middle School, Steamboat Springs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hayden Middle School?
94 students attend Hayden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hayden Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hayden Middle School offer ?
Hayden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hayden Middle School part of?
Hayden Middle School is part of Hayden School District No. Re 1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 94 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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