Middle Schools in Hazlehurst City School District

The Hazlehurst City School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Hazlehurst Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

Hazlehurst Middle School has fluctuated in its state ranking over the past few years, currently ranking 173 out of 264 middle schools in Mississippi and receiving a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 26.9% compared to the state average of 39.7%.

The school's student population is 85.54% African American, with a significant Hispanic population (9.94%) and small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its students. While the school's per-student spending is $9,885, and the student-teacher ratio is 19.9 to 1, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students. Addressing the unique challenges faced by this school, such as providing targeted interventions and support for its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged population, will be crucial for improving student performance and educational opportunities.