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Hayden Middle School (Closed 2024)

495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 85 students in grades 6-8, Hayden Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Hayden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#993 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
32%
40-44%
45%
(20-21)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayden Middle School's ranking?
Hayden Middle School is ranked #993 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hayden Middle School?
85 students attend Hayden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hayden Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hayden Middle School offer ?
Hayden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden Middle School part of?
Hayden Middle School is part of Hayden School District No. Re 1.

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