Serving 895 students in grades 3-8, Hazleton El/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 895 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Hazleton El/MS serves the eastern part of Hazleton, PA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the school and the furthest zone edge located 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazleton El/ms's student population of 895 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
895 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hazleton El/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazleton El/ms is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2546 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazleton El/ms's ranking?
Hazleton El/ms is ranked #2546 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hazleton El/ms?
895 students attend Hazleton El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hazleton El/ms students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazleton El/ms?
Hazleton El/ms has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazleton El/ms offer ?
Hazleton El/ms offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hazleton El/ms part of?
Hazleton El/ms is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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