Hazel Park School District Of The City Of

1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030-2358
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hazel Park School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,632 students in Hazel Park School District Of The City Of. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Hazel Park School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,543 Schools
# Students
2,883 Students
953,596 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
58,881 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hazel Park School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has increased from 47% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#705 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
35%
23%
45%
19%
38%
52%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
40%
18%
% White
49%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,195 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,411 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,195
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,411
$17,693

Best Hazel Park School District Of The City Of Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Harry Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-2400
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Edison
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23720 Hoover Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hazel Park Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22770 Highland Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Advantage Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5280
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Jardon Vocational School
Special Education School
2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,883 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 52% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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