Hayward Middle School

1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades 7-8, Hayward Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayward Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Hayward Middle School's student population of 339 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Hayward Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayward Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#3030 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hayward Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hayward Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hayward Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Hayward Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayward Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayward Middle School's ranking?
Hayward Middle School is ranked #3030 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hayward Middle School often compared to?
Hayward Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hayward Middle School?
339 students attend Hayward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hayward Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayward Middle School?
Hayward Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayward Middle School offer ?
Hayward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hayward Middle School part of?
Hayward Middle School is part of Springfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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