Serving 739 students in grades 6-8, Hays Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hays Middle School's student population of 739 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hays Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hays Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays Middle School's ranking?
Hays Middle School is ranked #553 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Hays Middle School?
739 students attend Hays Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hays Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hays Middle School?
Hays Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hays Middle School offer ?
Hays Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hays Middle School part of?
Hays Middle School is part of Hays School District.
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