Serving 1,125 students in grades 6-8, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School serves the southeast part of Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 66.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest point being 9.4 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School's student population of 1,125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn Daily, Laugh Often, Lead Respectfully, Live Responsibly
School Rankings
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#85 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: 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 is ranked #85 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School often compared to?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaumont Middle School, Jessie M Clark Middle School, Crawford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
1,125 students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School part of?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
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