Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Hadley E Watts Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hadley E Watts Middle School serves the northwest part of Dayton, OH, covering an area of approximately 13.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hadley E Watts Middle School's student population of 777 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect, Responsibility & Citizenship
School Rankings
Hadley E Watts Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hadley E Watts Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hadley E Watts Middle School's ranking?
Hadley E Watts Middle School is ranked #835 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hadley E Watts Middle School often compared to?
Hadley E Watts Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tower Heights Middle School, Weisenborn Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hadley E Watts Middle School?
777 students attend Hadley E Watts Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hadley E Watts Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hadley E Watts Middle School?
Hadley E Watts Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hadley E Watts Middle School offer ?
Hadley E Watts Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hadley E Watts Middle School part of?
Hadley E Watts Middle School is part of Centerville City School District.
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