Hazleton Area SD School District

1515 W 23rd St
Hazle Twp, PA 18202
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hazleton Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,500 students in Hazleton Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hazleton Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
10,500 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
673 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Hazleton Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#530 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hazleton Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hazleton Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hazleton Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hazleton Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.57
# American Indian Students
28 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
7,080 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
14%
# Black Students
214 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,005 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
29%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
763
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
739
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
762
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
717
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
715
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
725
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
784
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
767
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
756
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,247
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
846
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
844
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
835
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,797 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hazleton Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$166 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Hazleton Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,588
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hazleton Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,797
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hazleton Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hazleton Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,772 students
Rank: #22.
Drums El/ms
Math: 17% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Valley El/ms
Math: 16% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Freeland El/ms
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Alvin St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 853 students
Rank: #55.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 767 students
Rank: #66.
Heights Terrace El/ms
Math: 6% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #77.
West Hazleton El/ms
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 875 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Manor El/ms
Math: 4% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 3-8
| 887 students
Rank: #99.
Hazleton El/ms
Math: 2% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: 3-8
| 766 students
Rank: n/an/a
424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-2
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hazleton Area SD School District?
Hazleton Area SD School District manages 11 public schools serving 10,500 students.
What is the rank of Hazleton Area SD School District?
Hazleton Area SD School District is ranked #527 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton Area SD School District?
67% of Hazleton Area SD School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazleton Area SD School District?
Hazleton Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hazleton Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,797 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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