Serving 731 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 16:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 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 731 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 16, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Hays Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 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
#562 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
78%
61%
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
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hays Middle School's ranking?
Hays Middle School is ranked #562 out of 1,269 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 31% 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?
731 students attend Hays Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hays Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hays Middle School?
Hays Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hays Middle School part of?
Hays Middle School is part of Hays School District.
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