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#473 of 863 schools in MS

Hazlehurst Middle School

Middle School · Hazlehurst City School District · Hazlehurst, MS

A Hazlehurst City School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

112 MARVIN MINOR DRIVE, Hazlehurst, MS 39083

  • Math 41% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MS 42% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,649
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Hazlehurst Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
42%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
23%
ELA
20%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hazlehurst 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated861/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,756

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$562/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

29.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hazlehurst City School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazlehurst Middle School is listed in HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazlehurst Middle School

Hazlehurst Middle School is a public middle school in Hazlehurst, MS, part of Hazlehurst City School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazlehurst Middle School

What grades does Hazlehurst Middle School serve?

Hazlehurst Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hazlehurst Middle School?

Hazlehurst Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazlehurst Middle School rank in MS?

Hazlehurst Middle School ranks #473 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Hazlehurst Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazlehurst Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hazlehurst Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazlehurst Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hazlehurst Middle School a charter school?

No, Hazlehurst Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hazlehurst Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hazlehurst Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazlehurst Middle School?

100.0% of students at Hazlehurst 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Copiah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
Area population (ZIP 39083)
8,497
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
40.7
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39083; 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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