Hayden Middle School vs. Appalachian School
Should you attend Hayden Middle School or Appalachian School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades 5-7, Hayden Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Appalachian School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
PK-12
Total Students
550 students
636 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#778 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
-
53
Grade 2 Students
-
54
Grade 3 Students
-
43
Grade 4 Students
-
49
Grade 5 Students
181
38
Grade 6 Students
198
44
Grade 7 Students
171
34
Grade 8 Students
-
41
Grade 9 Students
-
47
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
37
Grade 12 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
95%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
