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Hayward Middle School

1700 Clifton Ave, Springfield, OH 45505Springfield City School District
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
339
Students
Total enrolled
$16,864
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
18% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
10% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
20% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 339 students in grades 07–08 in Springfield, Ohio.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,864 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hayward Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Springfield, Ohio, serving grades 07–08 with 339 students. The district invests $16,864 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Hayward Middle School

339
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution192 male · 147 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Student Composition
29%
17%
41%
12%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black41%
Multiracial12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390448101686

Academic Outcomes at Hayward Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 28th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 45505

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,864Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,864
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,420
Student Support$3,204
Administration$2,024
Operations$2,530
Other$1,686
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,864 spent per student, an estimated $7,471 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
24%
State government
56.7%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal programs
18.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,864/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountyClark County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (937)505-4190
NCES ID: 390448101686
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1700 Clifton Ave, Springfield, OH 45505
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.