Hazlehurst Middle School

112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083

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Tel: (601) 894-3463

www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us

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Hazlehurst Middle School serves 384 students in grades 6-8.

Hazlehurst Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi 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 8% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hazlehurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Hazlehurst Middle School's student population of 384 students has grown by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

384 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hazlehurst Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hazlehurst Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#699 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hazlehurst Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hazlehurst Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

12%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hazlehurst Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hazlehurst Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

84%

48%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hazlehurst Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.28

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Hazlehurst Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hazlehurst Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hazlehurst City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hazlehurst Middle School's ranking?

Hazlehurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Hazlehurst Middle School?

384 students attend Hazlehurst Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Hazlehurst Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazlehurst Middle School?

Hazlehurst Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hazlehurst Middle School offer ?

Hazlehurst Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Hazlehurst Middle School part of?

Hazlehurst Middle School is part of Hazlehurst City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education