Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Hayes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hayes Middle School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hayes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Middle School's ranking?
Hayes Middle School is ranked #757 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Hayes Middle School often compared to?
Hayes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Hayes Middle School?
371 students attend Hayes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hayes Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Middle School?
Hayes Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayes Middle School offer ?
Hayes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hayes Middle School part of?
Hayes Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayes Middle School located?
Hayes Middle School is located in the East End Addition neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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