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4.8 avg / 10

Hazleton Area Sd School District

School District · Hazle Twp, Pennsylvania

Students: 12,609
Teachers (FTE): 751
Estimated Scores: 18%

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

11

8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,547

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.8:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#451 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,547

$4,593 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

12,609 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

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 4.8/10, Hazleton Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Hazleton El/ms, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Hazleton Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 16.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 16.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hazleton Area Sd with test data.

District Details

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 4.8/10. 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?

West Hazleton El/ms is the highest-rated school in Hazleton Area Sd with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Hazleton Area Sd?

Across schools in Hazleton Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. 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 4.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
16.0%
ELA Proficiency
37.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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