Excellent
#180 of 967 schools in NE
Top 19% in state
Hay Springs Middle School
Middle School · Hay Springs Public Schools · Hay Springs, NE
A middle school in Hay Springs, NE where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 N BAKER ST PO BOX 280, Hay Springs, NE 69347
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hay Springs Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hay Springs 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,382
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hay Springs Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hay Springs Middle School is listed in HAY SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hay Springs Middle School
Hay Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Hay Springs, NE, part of Hay Springs Public Schools, serving approximately 43 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hay Springs Middle School
What grades does Hay Springs Middle School serve?
Hay Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hay Springs Middle School?
Hay Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hay Springs Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hay Springs Middle School rank in NE?
Hay Springs Middle School ranks #180 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Hay Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hay Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hay Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hay Springs Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hay Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Hay Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hay Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hay Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hay Springs Middle School?
41.9% of students at Hay Springs 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
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (308) 638-4434
- Area population (ZIP 69347)
- 1,410
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 · 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.
- 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 69347; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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