Hazlewood Elementary School

Hazlewood Elementary School is a regular public school located in the rural setting of Town Creek, Alabama, in Lawrence County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade and has an enrollment of 216 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, Hazlewood Elementary provides a supportive learning environment with 14 full-time equivalent teachers.

The school's academic performance is currently at the 25th percentile in the state of Alabama, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. Test scores show that 27% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 2% are proficient or above in Math, indicating areas for academic growth and improvement. Hazlewood Elementary School is situated in a neighborhood with a median household income of $53,204 and a median home value of $121,400.

The community has a college-educated population of 13% and a poverty rate of 17.3%, reflecting a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Despite the challenges, the school is part of a close-knit rural community that cares deeply about the education and development of its children. Hazlewood Elementary School is nestled in the heart of a rural area, offering students a warm and familiar setting where they can grow and learn.

While current test scores at Hazlewood Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Hazlewood Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.