Is Hayward Middle a good school?

Hayward Middle ranks 196 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hayward Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 344 students attended Hayward Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Hayward Middle?

Students at Hayward Middle are 67% White, 19% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Hayward Middle attend?

Students who attend Hayward Middle usually go on to attend Hayward High

Hayward Middle

Summary:

Hayward Middle School is a public middle school in Hayward, Wisconsin, serving 347 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hayward Community School District, which is ranked 253 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hayward Middle School has shown mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 162 and 453 out of Wisconsin middle schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 196 out of 641 middle schools, with a 3-star rating. Compared to the district and state, Hayward Middle generally performs better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with higher percentages of students proficient or better. However, the school has faced challenges with uneven performance across different student subgroups, with Native American students performing relatively well but Hispanic and multi-racial students struggling. Additionally, Hayward Middle has grappled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 35.1% in 2020-2021.

When compared to the nearby NorthStar Community Charter School, Hayward Middle School shows weaker academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that Hayward Middle could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed at the charter school to improve its own outcomes and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

10408 N Greenwood Ln
Hayward, WI 54843-6101

(715) 634-2619

District: Hayward Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,890

Students who attend Hayward Middle usually attend:

High:

Hayward High

Feeder schools for Hayward Middle:

Elementary:	Hayward Intermediate
	Hayward Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

American Indian:

18.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hayward Middle ranks better than 69.4% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.38. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), American Indian (18.9%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayward Middle is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare Hayward Middle employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayward Middle is $14,890.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayward Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward Middle 196^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Hayward Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Hayward Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayward Community School District 253^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hayward Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	60.43	163^rd	324	49.7%
2005	43.33	249^th	332	25.0%
2006	58.44	218^th	382	42.9%
2007	53.67	241^st	366	34.2%
2008	57.18	284^th	519	45.3%
2009	59.07	265^th	521	49.1%
2010	53.79	318^th	539	41.0%
2011	63.85	201^st	549	63.4%
2012	59.45	281^st	559	49.7%
2013	52.56	320^th	569	43.8%
2014	36.21	453^rd	585	22.6%
2015	48.59	375^th	612	38.7%
2016	46.50	350^th	609	42.5%
2017	43.13	378^th	612	38.2%
2018	66.95	162^nd	579	72.0%
2019	59.40	236^th	594	60.3%
2021	50.28	311^th	613	49.3%
2022	42.49	384^th	617	37.8%
2023	58.99	244^th	640	61.9%
2024	67.38	196^th	641	69.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.77	107^th	132	18.9%
2024	25.56	115^th	131	12.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	55.32	139^th	417	66.7%
2019	50.90	177^th	414	57.2%
2021	43.85	234^th	437	46.5%
2022	31.72	302^nd	421	28.3%
2023	54.81	148^th	439	66.3%
2024	43.42	220^th	425	48.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	68.20	88^th	489	82.0%
2019	53.12	201^st	487	58.7%
2021	45.48	264^th	499	47.1%
2022	35.39	361^st	522	30.8%
2023	51.21	238^th	525	54.7%
2024	63.34	156^th	520	70.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	64.77	181^st	551	67.2%
2019	47.32	331^st	557	40.6%
2021	52.59	289^th	574	49.7%
2022	46.65	328^th	576	43.1%
2023	50.93	293^rd	579	49.4%
2024	67.30	182^nd	580	68.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	66.61	154^th	551	72.1%
2019	70.18	128^th	557	77.0%
2021	49.89	293^rd	572	48.8%
2022	40.35	362^nd	577	37.3%
2023	66.80	169^th	591	71.4%
2024	67.41	183^rd	585	68.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.12	225^th	225	0.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	84.75	3^rd	17	82.4%
2019	68.62	4^th	19	78.9%
2021	62.01	5^th	17	70.6%
2022	43.10	9^th	14	35.7%
2023	63.17	3^rd	15	80.0%
2024	61.78	5^th	15	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Hayward Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	67.35	96^th	375	74.4%
2019	61.22	131^st	382	65.7%
2021	52.79	173^rd	393	56.0%
2022	40.64	252^nd	397	36.5%
2023	58.91	154^th	412	62.6%
2024	67.91	110^th	407	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Hayward Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	322	n/a	n/a	n/a	72	n/a	n/a	394
1990	414	0	0	0	118	n/a	n/a	532
1991	418	0	0	0	128	n/a	n/a	546
1992	443	0	0	0	160	n/a	n/a	603
1993	459	1	0	0	164	n/a	n/a	624
1994	454	1	1	2	162	n/a	n/a	620
1995	469	1	3	3	148	n/a	n/a	624
1996	469	1	3	3	148	n/a	n/a	624
1997	451	0	5	4	149	n/a	n/a	609
1998	494	0	3	3	149	n/a	n/a	649
1999	497	0	4	1	152	n/a	n/a	654
2000	512	1	2	2	139	n/a	n/a	656
2001	400	0	1	2	114	n/a	n/a	517
2002	352	2	2	2	139	n/a	n/a	497
2003	352	2	2	2	139	n/a	n/a	497
2004	345	3	1	5	135	n/a	n/a	489
2005	357	3	4	3	113	n/a	n/a	480
2006	338	2	8	3	115	n/a	n/a	466
2007	339	1	6	1	105	n/a	n/a	452
2008	308	0	7	2	110	n/a	n/a	427
2009	287	0	2	4	94	n/a	n/a	387
2010	276	2	3	3	103	n/a	n/a	387
2011	269	2	0	5	89	1	22	388
2012	259	3	1	5	91	2	26	387
2013	235	2	2	7	85	2	21	354
2014	228	1	3	9	92	1	18	352
2015	231	5	3	8	109	0	12	368
2016	245	4	2	9	103	0	11	374
2017	236	6	5	13	107	0	7	374
2018	268	2	4	15	97	0	7	393
2019	272	4	3	17	123	1	9	429
2020	284	5	2	15	124	0	12	442
2021	246	4	4	17	116	0	22	409
2022	243	4	4	19	81	0	21	372
2023	215	4	2	19	73	1	33	347
2024	230	4	1	18	65	0	26	344

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayward Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	394	22.6	17.4	33.5
1990	532	32.1	16.5	31.8
1991	546	36.5	14.9	34.4
1992	603	38.7	15.5	37
1993	624	38.8	16.1	34.5
1994	620	40.1	15.5	32.4
1995	624	40.6	15.4	29.3
1996	624	40.6	15.4	29.3
1997	609	43.4	14.0	28.9
1998	649	45.4	14.3	30.8
1999	654	45.7	14.3	38.5
2000	656	45.7	14.4	36.6
2001	517	37.8	13.7	37.1
2002	497	36.8	13.5	49.1
2003	497	36.8	13.5	49.1
2004	489	37.1	13.2	44
2005	480	35.8	13.4	n/a
2006	466	34.2	13.6	n/a
2007	452	33.2	13.6	49.3
2008	427	32.0	13.3	49.4
2009	387	31.9	12.1	49.1
2010	387	31.0	12.4	53.7
2011	388	30.6	12.6	60.1
2012	387	30.1	12.8	63.3
2013	354	30.6	11.5	58.5
2014	352	29.3	11.9	58.8
2015	368	n/a	n/a	61.1
2016	374	31.0	12.0	59.4
2017	374	30.0	12.4	48.1
2018	393	30.4	12.9	46.6
2019	429	32.8	13.0	54.1
2020	442	35.2	12.5	55.2
2021	409	37.7	10.8	58.2
2022	372	37.3	9.9	57.3
2023	347	34.7	9.9	50.1
2024	344	35.5	9.6	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayward Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	394	22.6	17.4	33.5
1990	532	32.1	16.5	31.8
1991	546	36.5	14.9	34.4
1992	603	38.7	15.5	37
1993	624	38.8	16.1	34.5
1994	620	40.1	15.5	32.4
1995	624	40.6	15.4	29.3
1996	624	40.6	15.4	29.3
1997	609	43.4	14.0	28.9
1998	649	45.4	14.3	30.8
1999	654	45.7	14.3	38.5
2000	656	45.7	14.4	36.6
2001	517	37.8	13.7	37.1
2002	497	36.8	13.5	49.1
2003	497	36.8	13.5	49.1
2004	489	37.1	13.2	44
2005	480	35.8	13.4	n/a
2006	466	34.2	13.6	n/a
2007	452	33.2	13.6	49.3
2008	427	32.0	13.3	49.4
2009	387	31.9	12.1	49.1
2010	387	31.0	12.4	53.7
2011	388	30.6	12.6	60.1
2012	387	30.1	12.8	63.3
2013	354	30.6	11.5	58.5
2014	352	29.3	11.9	58.8
2015	368	n/a	n/a	61.1
2016	374	31.0	12.0	59.4
2017	374	30.0	12.4	48.1
2018	393	30.4	12.9	46.6
2019	429	32.8	13.0	54.1
2020	442	35.2	12.5	55.2
2021	409	37.7	10.8	58.2
2022	372	37.3	9.9	57.3
2023	347	34.7	9.9	50.1
2024	344	35.5	9.6	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayward Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$732 (5.9%)	$11,650 (94.1%)	$12,382
2020	$798 (6.3%)	$11,829 (93.7%)	$12,627
2021	$1,417 (9.5%)	$13,473 (90.5%)	$14,890

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayward Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 244^th of 640 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Middle)	41.5	39	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Community School District)	42	37.3	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Middle)	62.9	57	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Community School District)	61.3	54.2	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Middle)	46	43	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Community School District)	47.3	43.3	4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Middle)	46	44.6	1.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Community School District)	45.3	41.8	3.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Middle)	41.7	33	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hayward Community School District)	41	33.9	7.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Middle)	34.8	44	9.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hayward Community School District)	32.8	41.1	8.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hayward Middle)	49.6	57	7.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hayward Community School District)	46.6	58.9	12.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Hayward Middle)	56.5	45	11.5%
8th Grade Science (Hayward Community School District)	54.1	47.6	6.6%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	347	19.1%
African American	4	4
American Indian	123	73	40.7%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	17	19	11.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	272	215	21%
Two or More Races	9	33	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	50.1%	3.9%

Schools Near Hayward Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayward Middle	Public	6-8	10408 N Greenwood Ln	Hayward	54843	Sawyer County	Hayward Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(715) 634-2619	344	36	9.6	54.9%	230 (66.9%)	4 (1.2%)	18 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	65 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	67.4	196^th of 641 public middle schools	69.4%		59	244^th of 640 public middle schools	61.9%	48	60.2	53.5	50.0	71.7	67.7	69.1	65.5	58.2	$14,890	$1,417	$13,473
NorthStar Community Charter School	Public, Charter	4-8	N14463 Highway 53	Minong	54859	Washburn County	Northwood School District	Yes	No	No	No	(715) 466-2297	30	2	15.0	26.7%	29 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63	235^th of 641 public middle schools	63.3%					(n/a)	83.3	44.4	83.3	66.7	22.2	50.0	100.0	66.7	$16,696	$810	$15,887

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