Hazel Park Junior High School serves 474 students in grades 6-8.
Hazel Park Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Park Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazel Park Junior High School's student population of 474 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hazel Park Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hazel Park Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#2493 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
48%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
42%
18%

White
48%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Park Junior High School's ranking?
Hazel Park Junior High School is ranked #2493 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Hazel Park Junior High School?
474 students attend Hazel Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hazel Park Junior High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Park Junior High School?
Hazel Park Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Park Junior High School offer ?
Hazel Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Park Junior High School part of?
Hazel Park Junior High School is part of Hazel Park School District Of The City Of.
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