Serving 464 students in grades 5-6, Hayes Intermediate 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 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Intermediate School serves the southern part of Grove City, OH, covering an area of approximately 36.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Intermediate School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Hayes Intermediate 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 Hayes Intermediate School is 0.35, 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
#767 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-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 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Intermediate School's ranking?
Hayes Intermediate School is ranked #767 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hayes Intermediate School often compared to?
Hayes Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jc Sommer Elementary School, Buckeye Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hayes Intermediate School?
464 students attend Hayes Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hayes Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Intermediate School?
Hayes Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayes Intermediate School offer ?
Hayes Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Intermediate School part of?
Hayes Intermediate School is part of South-Western City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Hayes intermediate school is the most amazing school ever. The teachers just make the school bright and wonderful. This was the best two years of my life and I don't want them to end. They have a lot of clubs and they have many things that people can do. It is the best school in my opinion. I love this school .
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