Hazel Park School District of the City of
School District · Hazel Park, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
2,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
2 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
2,910
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#404 of 535
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,812
+$6,217 vs Michigan median
District size
2,910 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Hazel Park School District of the City of ranks #404 of 535 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Hazel Park School District of the City of's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hazel Park High School (6.5/10), Viking Virtual Academy (6.1/10), and Webb Elementary School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hazel Park School District of the City of schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hazel Park School District of the City of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazel Park High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Viking Virtual Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Webb Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Hazel Park Junior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Edison | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Advantage Alternative Program | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | United Oaks Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Michigan Cyber Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Hoover Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hazel Park School District of the City of
Hazel Park School District of the City of is a Hazel Park, Michigan school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 2,910 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $20,812 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Hazel Park School District of the City of demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hazel Park High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Hazel Park School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 19.7% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hazel Park School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hazel Park School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in Hazel Park School District of the City of
11 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Hazel Park
- Total Enrollment
- 2,910
- Teachers (FTE)
- 210
- District spending per student
- $20,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Hazel Park School District of the City of has 11 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hazel Park School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for Hazel Park School District of the City of is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Hazel Park School District of the City of's district-level spending was $20,812 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hazel Park School District of the City of is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Hazel Park High School is the highest-rated school in Hazel Park School District of the City of with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Across schools in Hazel Park School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hazel Park School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
Hazel Park School District of the City of has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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