Serving 1,023 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Hazleton El/MS serves the southwest part of Hazleton, PA, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Hazleton El/ms's student population of 1,023 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,023 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West 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 West Hazleton El/ms is 0.20, 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
#2418 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hazleton El/ms's ranking?
West Hazleton El/ms is ranked #2418 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Hazleton El/ms often compared to?
West Hazleton El/msis often viewed alongside schools like Drums El/ms by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Hazleton El/ms?
1,023 students attend West Hazleton El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Hazleton El/ms students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Hazleton El/ms?
West Hazleton El/ms has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hazleton El/ms offer ?
West Hazleton El/ms offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Hazleton El/ms part of?
West Hazleton El/ms is part of Hazleton Area School District.
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