Hayward Unified School District

24411 Amador St.
Hayward, CA 94544-1301
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hayward Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,666 students in Hayward Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Hayward Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
3,500 Schools
# Students
17,884 Students
1,853,978 Students
# Teachers
853 Teachers
87,804 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hayward Unified School District, which is ranked #1388 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1380 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
34%
34%
47%
18%
29%
74%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
67%
55%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
3%
22%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,844 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,192 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$373 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$397 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,844
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,192
$18,396

Best Hayward Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26890 Holly Hill Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Depot Rd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-3130
Gr: 7-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 E St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3100
Gr: 7-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Winton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
119 Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3140
Gr: 7-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Faith Ringgold School Of Arts And Science
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Ward St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 889-7399
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27845 Whitman Rd.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 723-3110
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 30 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 17,884 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 74% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links