HAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hays Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hays school district, located in Hays, KS with about 679 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Hays Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hays Middle School, located at 201 W. 29th Street in Hays, Kansas, serves as a key academic institution within the USD 489 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By focusing on a balanced curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

As part of the broader USD 489 district, Hays Middle School emphasizes the importance of technology integration, teacher-student collaboration, and student engagement. The school’s administration and faculty work to maintain a comprehensive educational experience that addresses both core academic standards and social-emotional development. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, further information and resources are available through the official district website at http://www.usd489.com.

For more information, contact Hays Middle School at (785) 623-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.