Hazleton Area Sd School District
School District · Hazle Twp, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,547
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Hazleton Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hazleton Area Sd 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.
Maple Manor El/ms
Hazle Township · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hazleton Area HS
Hazle Township · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Drums El/ms
Drums · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#490 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,547
$4,593 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
12,609 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Hazleton Area Sd ranks #490 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Hazleton Area Sd's schools with real test data average 3.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Maple Manor El/ms (5.0/10), Hazleton Area HS (4.7/10), and Drums El/ms (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hazleton Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hazleton Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Manor El/ms | 5.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hazleton Area HS | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Drums El/ms | 3.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley El/ms | 3.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms | 2.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Heights Terrace El/ms | 2.7 / 10 |
| 7 | West Hazleton El/ms | 2.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Hazleton El/ms | 2.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Freeland El/ms | 2.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hazleton Area Sd
Hazleton Area Sd is a Hazle Twp, Pennsylvania school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 12,609 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $13,547 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Hazleton Area Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Maple Manor El/ms, which has a composite score of 5.0/10.
In standardized testing, Hazleton Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 27.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hazleton Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hazleton Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Hazleton Area Sd
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Hazle Twp
- Total Enrollment
- 12,609
- Teachers (FTE)
- 751
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hazleton Area Sd?
Hazleton Area Sd has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hazleton Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Hazleton Area Sd is 3.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hazleton Area Sd?
Hazleton Area Sd spends $13,547 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazleton Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hazleton Area Sd is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hazleton Area Sd?
Maple Manor El/ms is the highest-rated school in Hazleton Area Sd with a composite score of 5.0/10.
What are the test scores in Hazleton Area Sd?
Across schools in Hazleton Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hazleton Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Hazleton Area Sd has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania 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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania 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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