Best middle schools in Hayward (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Hayward, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 133Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleHayward · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 669 students
- 228Anthony W. Ochoa MiddleHayward · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 321Bret Harte MiddleHayward · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 465 students
- 415Winton MiddleHayward · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 513Cesar Chavez MiddleHayward · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 453 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 669 |
| 2 | Anthony W. Ochoa Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 3 | Bret Harte Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 465 |
| 4 | Winton Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 5 | Cesar Chavez Middle Hayward · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 453 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle in Hayward leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Hayward with a Success Index (US) of 32.7. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Hayward page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Hayward?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle in Hayward, California ranks first among middle schools in Hayward with a Success Index (US) of 32.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 669).
How are middle schools in Hayward ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.