Hayden Middle School

Blount County
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
550 Students
Middle School 5th - 7th
School Overview
Hayden Middle School, located in the town of Hayden, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Blount County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grades. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Hayden area. By leveraging its website to maintain transparent communication, the administration provides families with essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty resources. As part of the broader Blount County system, Hayden Middle School emphasizes the importance of community support and parental involvement in ensuring that students are well-equipped with the skills and character needed for future success.
550
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    521 (94.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Blount County
Phone: (205)647-3083
Website: http://www.haydenmiddle.com/
Grade Range: 5th - 7th
Total Students: 550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 181
Grade 6 198
Grade 7 171
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson County
666 Students
8350 WarriorKimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091 (8.1 miles away)
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