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#345 of 451 schools in ND

Hazen Middle School

Middle School · Hazen 3 · Hazen, ND

A Hazen 3 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 487, Hazen, ND 58545

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,655
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Hazen Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 8 years
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hazen 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low192/100K

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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

$73,229

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$994/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Hazen 3

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazen Middle School is listed in HAZEN 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazen Middle School

Hazen Middle School is a public middle school in Hazen, ND, part of Hazen 3, serving approximately 136 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazen Middle School

What grades does Hazen Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Hazen Middle School?

Hazen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazen Middle School rank in ND?

Hazen Middle School ranks #345 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Hazen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hazen Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazen Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Hazen Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hazen Middle School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 58545)
3,278
Area median age
45.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 58545; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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