Hayes K8

Hayes K8 is a regular public school located in Birmingham, Alabama, within Jefferson County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 672 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1 with 40 full-time equivalent teachers. Set in a mid-size city, Hayes K8 is situated at 505 43rd Street North, making it a central part of the community.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.0 out of 10, placing it in the 8th percentile among Alabama schools. Academically, Hayes K8 ranks 1255th out of 1360 schools in the state, with an academic score of 1.3 out of 10. Test scores show that 14% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 2% are proficient or above in Math.

These figures indicate areas where the school is focusing on student development and growth. The neighborhood around Hayes K8 is characterized by a median household income of $77,500 and a median home value of $367,300. The area has a college-educated population of 61%, and 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Despite these challenges, Hayes K8 remains an integral part of the community, providing educational opportunities for students in a diverse and supportive environment.

While current test scores at Hayes K8 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.