Is Hays Middle School a good school?

Hays Middle School ranks 109 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hays Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Hays Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hays Middle School?

Students at Hays Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Hays Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hays Middle School usually go on to attend Hays High

Hays Middle School in Hays KS

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Hays Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Middle School 109^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Hays Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Hays:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays 40^th of 269 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	79.36	24^th	277	91.3%
2007	77.05	33^rd	286	88.5%
2008	73.65	52^nd	296	82.4%
2009	69.53	70^th	307	77.2%
2010	75.38	44^th	316	86.1%
2011	76.27	33^rd	320	89.7%
2012	77.31	29^th	342	91.5%
2013	67.09	117^th	355	67.0%
2015	68.84	76^th	368	79.3%
2016	54.25	130^th	343	62.1%
2017	58.20	113^th	358	68.4%
2018	59.29	108^th	350	69.1%
2019	70.78	74^th	368	79.9%
2021	74.04	59^th	367	83.9%
2022	68.88	68^th	368	81.5%
2023	59.29	109^th	362	69.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	80.95	6^th	70	91.4%
2021	62.25	23^rd	79	70.9%
2022	46.73	39^th	83	53.0%
2023	31.05	65^th	90	27.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	79.35	1^st	60	98.3%
2019	95.22	2^nd	58	96.6%
2022	89.19	1^st	60	98.3%
2023	91.99	1^st	62	98.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.36	59^th	132	55.3%
2019	69.19	28^th	157	82.2%
2021	78.30	11^th	160	93.1%
2022	57.41	50^th	171	70.8%
2023	71.87	30^th	178	83.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.76	84^th	255	67.1%
2019	59.64	78^th	270	71.1%
2021	71.81	37^th	275	86.5%
2022	72.66	31^st	270	88.5%
2023	64.43	59^th	300	80.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	61.59	84^th	275	69.5%
2019	66.06	75^th	294	74.5%
2021	73.97	46^th	313	85.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.36	59^th	132	55.3%
2019	69.19	28^th	157	82.2%
2021	78.30	11^th	160	93.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.93	18^th	39	53.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	56.00	97^th	280	65.4%
2019	71.71	57^th	301	81.1%
2021	71.33	56^th	308	81.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	18.06	102^nd	114	10.5%
2019	34.51	83^rd	128	35.2%
2021	58.13	41^st	135	69.6%
2022	56.42	37^th	138	73.2%
2023	53.45	53^rd	140	62.1%

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Rank History for White students at Hays Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.22	115^th	333	65.5%
2019	68.97	69^th	344	79.9%
2021	71.86	54^th	349	84.5%
2022	69.19	68^th	349	80.5%
2023	58.30	113^th	349	67.6%

See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hays Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	462	2	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1989	449	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1990	375	1	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1991	334	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1992	373	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
1993	411	5	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1994	478	3	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1995	560	3	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1996	560	3	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	579
1997	560	7	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
1998	565	8	8	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
1999	525	8	4	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	558
2000	498	8	6	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	530
2001	462	10	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	490
2002	423	12	3	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
2003	423	12	3	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
2004	427	16	7	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2005	390	11	7	28	1	n/a	n/a	2	439
2006	405	9	6	29	3	n/a	n/a	7	459
2007	423	14	2	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
2008	430	15	2	29	3	n/a	n/a	0	479
2009	397	15	3	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2010	368	8	4	35	1	2	12	0	430
2011	382	6	4	2	17	3	19	0	433
2012	394	6	3	40	3	0	14	0	460
2013	527	4	6	44	5	0	21	0	607
2014	498	4	5	49	4	0	21	0	581
2015	532	6	5	50	2	1	35	0	631
2016	540	10	9	57	5	2	29	0	652
2017	582	11	8	57	5	2	34	0	699
2018	611	2	3	46	2	0	15	0	679
2019	566	5	3	65	3	0	37	0	679
2020	574	8	4	83	2	0	33	0	704
2021	603	5	6	99	0	0	41	0	754
2022	585	8	6	97	0	0	45	0	741
2023	579	13	8	98	0	0	41	0	739

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hays Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	470	28.0	16.7	0
1989	456	28.0	16.2	n/a
1990	386	28.1	13.7	0
1991	341	26.1	13.0	n/a
1992	378	28.7	13.1	27
1993	428	28.2	15.2	16.1
1994	492	32.4	15.2	15.4
1995	579	38.8	14.9	23.8
1996	579	38.8	14.9	23.8
1997	593	41.0	14.5	24.8
1998	597	41.8	14.3	24.1
1999	558	42.8	13.0	24.9
2000	530	40.7	13.0	24.9
2001	490	38.9	12.6	22.7
2002	459	37.4	12.3	27.2
2003	459	37.4	12.3	27.2
2004	480	38.3	12.5	30.6
2005	439	35.5	12.4	29.1
2006	459	35.1	13.1	32.1
2007	474	32.4	14.6	30.4
2008	479	30.9	15.5	30.5
2009	442	29.2	15.1	34.2
2010	430	29.8	14.4	36
2011	433	29.8	14.5	40.2
2012	460	35.7	12.8	40
2013	607	46.3	13.1	44.3
2014	581	38.5	15.0	44.2
2015	631	36.0	17.5	42
2016	652	38.0	17.1	41.6
2017	699	39.9	17.5	43.2
2018	679	40.3	16.8	40.8
2019	679	41.1	16.4	38.9
2020	704	42.6	16.5	38.9
2021	754	48.9	15.4	40.7
2022	741	43.7	16.9	43.6
2023	739	41.0	18.0	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hays Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	470	28.0	16.7	0
1989	456	28.0	16.2	n/a
1990	386	28.1	13.7	0
1991	341	26.1	13.0	n/a
1992	378	28.7	13.1	27
1993	428	28.2	15.2	16.1
1994	492	32.4	15.2	15.4
1995	579	38.8	14.9	23.8
1996	579	38.8	14.9	23.8
1997	593	41.0	14.5	24.8
1998	597	41.8	14.3	24.1
1999	558	42.8	13.0	24.9
2000	530	40.7	13.0	24.9
2001	490	38.9	12.6	22.7
2002	459	37.4	12.3	27.2
2003	459	37.4	12.3	27.2
2004	480	38.3	12.5	30.6
2005	439	35.5	12.4	29.1
2006	459	35.1	13.1	32.1
2007	474	32.4	14.6	30.4
2008	479	30.9	15.5	30.5
2009	442	29.2	15.1	34.2
2010	430	29.8	14.4	36
2011	433	29.8	14.5	40.2
2012	460	35.7	12.8	40
2013	607	46.3	13.1	44.3
2014	581	38.5	15.0	44.2
2015	631	36.0	17.5	42
2016	652	38.0	17.1	41.6
2017	699	39.9	17.5	43.2
2018	679	40.3	16.8	40.8
2019	679	41.1	16.4	38.9
2020	704	42.6	16.5	38.9
2021	754	48.9	15.4	40.7
2022	741	43.7	16.9	43.6
2023	739	41.0	18.0	44.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hays Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,699 (13.8%)	$10,637 (86.2%)	$12,336

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hays Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 109^th of 362 Middle schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hays Middle School)	37.2	42.1	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	37.2	42.1	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hays Middle School)	33.5	27.7	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hays)	33.5	27.7	5.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hays Middle School)	38.8	31.4	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	38.8	31.4	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hays Middle School)	41.9	24.4	17.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hays)	41.9	24.4	17.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hays Middle School)	36.8	31.3	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hays)	36.8	31.3	5.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hays Middle School)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hays)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Hays Middle School)	39	25.4	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Hays)	39	25.4	13.6%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	739	8.8%
African American	5	13	160%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	65	98	50.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	566	579	2.3%
Two or More Races	37	41	10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	44.9%	6%

Elementary:	Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary
	Lincoln Elementary
	Roosevelt Elementary
	Woodrow Wilson Elementary

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				KAP English Language Arts (2023)				KAP Mathematics (2023)				KAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hays Middle School	Public	6-8	201 W. 29th	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(785) 623-2450	739	41	18.0	44.9%	579 (78.3%)	13 (1.8%)	98 (13.3%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.5%)	59.3	109^th of 362 public middle schools	69.9%		68.9	68^th of 368 public middle schools	81.5%	41	42.1	31.4	31.3	34.9	27.7	24.4	33.2	28.6	25.4	25.4	$12,336	$1,699	$10,637

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