Excellent
#8 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 1% in state
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Middle School · Fayette County · Lexington, KY
A Fayette County middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
260 Richardson Place, Lexington, KY 40509
- Math 71% proficient (2025)
- Reading 71% proficient (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lexington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,429
Median home value
$338,200
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tates Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Lexington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Lexington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 79
- Rank in district
- #3 of 66
- District spending per student
- $18,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is a public middle school in Lexington, KY, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 1,070 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
What grades does Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School serve?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,070 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School rank in KY?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School ranks #8 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School a charter school?
No, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School?
35.2% of students at Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (859) 381-4920
- Area population (ZIP 40509)
- 45,135
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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