Haviland Middle School

Haviland Middle School serves approximately 750 students in grades 6 through 8 in Hyde Park, a large suburban community in Dutchess County. The school operates as a regular public middle school with 80 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a student-teacher ratio of about 9.4 to 1, which allows for relatively individualized attention in classrooms. Academically, Haviland is working to strengthen student performance across core subjects.

In English Language Arts, about 52% of students are performing at proficient levels or above. Mathematics presents an area of focus, with approximately 23% of students meeting proficiency standards across grade levels. The school's overall academic performance reflects room for growth as it continues to support student development.

On the MySchoolScout Rating scale, Haviland scores 5.7 out of 10, placing it at the 52nd percentile among New York schools—roughly in the middle of the state's educational landscape. This ranking indicates the school is comparable to many other public middle schools across the state. The school's large suburban setting offers students the resources and community connections typical of established neighborhoods, providing a stable environment for middle-grade learners navigating their academic and social development.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Haviland Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.