Hazelwood School District
School District · Florissant, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
31
19 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
31
19 elem, 6 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Hazelwood?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hazelwood as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lawson Elem.
Florissant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Russell Elem.
Hazelwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cold Water Elem.
Florissant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#450 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,977
+$1,450 vs Missouri median
District size
16,262 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Hazelwood ranks #450 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Hazelwood's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawson Elem. (7.5/10), Russell Elem. (7.3/10), and Cold Water Elem. (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Hazelwood schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hazelwood
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawson Elem. | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Russell Elem. | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cold Water Elem. | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Walker Elem. | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lusher Elem. | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | East Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Garrett Elem. | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mcnair Elem. | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Barrington Elem. | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Townsend Elem. | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hazelwood
Hazelwood is a Florissant, Missouri school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 16,262 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. The district invests $13,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Hazelwood demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lawson Elem., which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Hazelwood students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.9%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hazelwood, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hazelwood with test data.
Schools in Hazelwood
31 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Florissant
- Total Enrollment
- 16,262
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,039
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood has 31 schools in total — 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hazelwood?
The average composite rating for Hazelwood is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hazelwood?
Hazelwood spends $13,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazelwood?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hazelwood is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hazelwood?
Lawson Elem. is the highest-rated school in Hazelwood with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Hazelwood?
Across schools in Hazelwood with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hazelwood compare to other districts in Missouri?
Hazelwood has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri 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
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri 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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