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Jessie M Clark Middle School vs. Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

Should you attend Jessie M Clark Middle School or Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jessie M Clark Middle School
3341 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 985 students in grades 6-8, Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,070 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 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
985 students
1,070 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jessie M Clark Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jessie M Clark Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
72 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jessie M Clark Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jessie M Clark Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayette County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayette County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#169 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
#85 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jessie M Clark Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in KY)
61%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jessie M Clark Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 10% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jessie M Clark Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jessie M Clark Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jessie M Clark Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
287
339
Grade 7 Students
356
382
Grade 8 Students
342
349

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jessie M Clark Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jessie M Clark Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jessie M Clark Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jessie M Clark Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jessie M Clark Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayette County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jessie M Clark Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jessie M Clark Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jessie M Clark Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayette County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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