Serving 859 students in grades 5-8, Hazelwood Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazelwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazelwood Middle School's student population of 859 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazelwood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazelwood Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
63%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazelwood Middle School's ranking?
Hazelwood Middle School is ranked #1341 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hazelwood Middle School often compared to?
Hazelwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathaniel Scribner Middle School, Highland Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hazelwood Middle School?
859 students attend Hazelwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hazelwood Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood Middle School?
Hazelwood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hazelwood Middle School offer ?
Hazelwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Hazelwood Middle School part of?
Hazelwood Middle School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch School District.
School Reviews
4 5/19/2020
I have had 3 kiddos who have attended all 4 years at Hazelwood middle school, all at different times. They have all had great experiences with the teachers and staff, as have I. Would never have had them at any other school!
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