Hayward Middle School in Springfield, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Hayward Middle School is an urban public school in Springfield, Ohio that is part of Springfield City School District. It serves 367 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

367 Students

23 Teachers

1700 Clifton Ave

Springfield, OH 45505 View local requests

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Mrs. Magnuson

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Hayward Middle School Demographics

84%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Hayward Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

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