Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hayes Bilingual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Bilingual School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milwaukee, WI, encompassing approximately 96.7 square miles. The area is typically within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Bilingual School's student population of 670 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayes Bilingual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Bilingual School is 0.04, 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
#1868 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
98%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
1%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Bilingual School's ranking?
Hayes Bilingual School is ranked #1868 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hayes Bilingual School?
670 students attend Hayes Bilingual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hayes Bilingual School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Bilingual School?
Hayes Bilingual School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayes Bilingual School offer ?
Hayes Bilingual School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayes Bilingual School part of?
Hayes Bilingual School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Hayes Bilingual School located?
Hayes Bilingual School is located in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Mitchell Street.
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