Hayward Middle School is a middle school that serves students in and around Hayward, Wisconsin.
Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Hayward Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayward Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Hayward, WI school district, encompassing approximately 612.5 square miles. Families may typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 15.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 29.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayward Middle School's student population of 340 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Win The Day!
School Rankings
Hayward Middle 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 Hayward Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1127 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
64%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hurricanes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayward Middle School's ranking?
Hayward Middle School is ranked #1127 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hayward Middle School?
340 students attend Hayward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hayward Middle School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayward Middle School?
Hayward Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayward Middle School offer ?
Hayward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayward Middle School part of?
Hayward Middle School is part of Hayward Community School District.
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