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#719 of 1,284 schools in KY
Hazard Middle School
Middle School · Hazard Independent · Hazard, KY
A Hazard Independent middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
325 School Street, Hazard, KY 41701
- Math 40% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hazard Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hazard Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,427
Median home value
$107,500
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazard Independent
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hazard Middle School is listed in Hazard Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazard Middle School
Hazard Middle School is a public middle school in Hazard, KY, part of Hazard Independent, serving approximately 266 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #719 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazard Middle School
What grades does Hazard Middle School serve?
Hazard Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hazard Middle School?
Hazard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazard Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazard Middle School rank in KY?
Hazard Middle School ranks #719 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hazard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hazard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazard Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hazard Middle School a charter school?
No, Hazard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hazard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazard Middle School?
58.3% of students at Hazard Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (606) 436-4421
- Area population (ZIP 41701)
- 16,646
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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