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#1442 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Middle School · Grand Ledge Public Schools · Grand Ledge, MI
A Grand Ledge Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12620 NIXON RD, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
- Math 38% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leon W Hayes Intermediate 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Ledge), 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
$93,161
Median home value
$239,300
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Waverly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | Not available | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is listed in Grand Ledge Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is a public middle school in Grand Ledge, MI, part of Grand Ledge Public Schools, serving approximately 775 students in grades 5th-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
What grades does Leon W Hayes Intermediate School serve?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leon W Hayes Intermediate School rank in MI?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School ranks #1,442 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Leon W Hayes Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School has 38% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Leon W Hayes Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leon W Hayes Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Leon W Hayes Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leon W Hayes Intermediate School?
38.3% of students at Leon W Hayes Intermediate 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (517) 925-5740
- Area population (ZIP 48837)
- 19,822
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 48837; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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