Home > Kentucky > Fayette County

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509

(School attendance zone shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (859) 381-4920

www.fcps.net

SAVE SCHOOL

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School serves 1,142 students in grades 6-8.

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School's student population of 1,142 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,142 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#108 out of 1230 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

19%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

60%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

40%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fayette County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School's ranking?

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School often compared to?

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?

1,142 students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School offer ?

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School part of?

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Reviews

Review Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

February 23, 2023

Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid

Each year, millions of students neglect to fill out the FAFSA and, in doing so, miss out on the chance to receive federal student aid. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.

February 23, 2023

New York Schools: More Financial Aid For Undocumented Students?

A new bill has been placed before New York state lawmakers by the Board of Regents, allowing undocumented students to receive financial aid for postsecondary education.

February 23, 2023

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,142 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education