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#2800 of 2,846 schools in PA
Hazleton El/ms
Middle School · Hazleton Area Sd · Hazleton, PA
A Hazleton Area Sd middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 North Wyoming St, Hazleton, PA 18201
- Math 7% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hazleton El/ms score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hazleton El/ms 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazleton), 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
$43,983
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Maple Manor El/msEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 3–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hazleton Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hazleton El/ms is listed in Hazleton Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazleton El/ms
Hazleton El/ms is a public middle school in Hazleton, PA, part of Hazleton Area Sd, serving approximately 890 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,800 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazleton El/ms
What grades does Hazleton El/ms serve?
Hazleton El/ms serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Hazleton El/ms?
Hazleton El/ms has an enrollment of approximately 890 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazleton El/ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazleton El/ms is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazleton El/ms rank in PA?
Hazleton El/ms ranks #2,800 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hazleton El/ms's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazleton El/ms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Hazleton El/ms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazleton El/ms has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hazleton El/ms a charter school?
No, Hazleton El/ms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazleton El/ms a Title I school?
No, Hazleton El/ms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazleton El/ms?
100.0% of students at Hazleton El/ms 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 890
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Luzerne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (570) 459-3111
- Area population (ZIP 18201)
- 31,428
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18201; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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