Serving 93 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hayden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
82%
49%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1169 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
93 students attend Hayden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hayden Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 15:1.
What grades does Hayden Middle School offer ?
Hayden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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