West Hazleton El/Middle School

Summary:

West Hazleton El/Middle School is a public elementary and middle school serving 949 students in grades K-8 in the Hazleton Area School District, a predominantly Hispanic community in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Despite the school's high percentage of low-income students (100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) and English Language Learners, West Hazleton El/Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools based on standardized test scores. In 2022-2023, only 9.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 12.1% in the Hazleton Area School District. In contrast, nearby schools like Drums El/Middle School and Valley El/Middle School have significantly higher proficiency rates and overall statewide rankings.

Despite the school's academic challenges, West Hazleton El/Middle School has maintained a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0.0% to 0.5% over the past several years. Additionally, the district has increased per-student spending at the school from $8,843 in 2018-2019 to $10,685 in 2021-2022, suggesting a commitment to investing resources to improve educational outcomes for its predominantly Hispanic, low-income, and English Language Learner student population.


Detail:

Public K-8

 325 North St
       West Hazleton, PA  18202


(570) 459-3111

District: Hazleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1268th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,685 Help


Students who attend West Hazleton El/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hazleton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  949

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
White:
9.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Hazleton El/Middle School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Hazleton El/Middle School ranks worse than 83.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.72. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), White (9.9%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hazleton El/Middle School is 15, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hazleton El/Middle School is $10,685, which is the 4th highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hazleton Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Hazleton El/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hazleton El/Middle School 1268th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Hazleton El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Hazleton El/Middle School 745th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Hazleton El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hazleton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazleton Area School District 488th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.73 773rd 1302 40.6%
2004 36.28 947th 1308 27.6%
2005 22.87 1082nd 1299 16.7%
2006 48.97 995th 1545 35.6%
2007 52.22 921st 1555 40.8%
2008 43.71 1095th 1551 29.4%
2009 56.25 849th 1549 45.2%
2010 58.82 813th 1579 48.5%
2011 59.84 790th 1597 50.5%
2012 22.83 1346th 1599 15.8%
2013 15.94 1306th 1519 14.0%
2014 11.18 1299th 1467 11.5%
2015 15.87 1235th 1474 16.2%
2016 10.97 1355th 1554 12.8%
2017 11.12 1340th 1547 13.4%
2018 9.78 1363rd 1530 10.9%
2019 13.56 1310th 1544 15.2%
2021 8.50 1276th 1433 11.0%
2022 13.39 1296th 1534 15.5%
2023 15.77 1268th 1534 17.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.65 96th 196 51.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.24 1091st 1414 22.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.95 748th 1043 28.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.47 292nd 432 32.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.76 992nd 1236 19.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.47 471st 643 26.7%
2004 18.71 564th 663 14.9%
2005 46.07 451st 687 34.4%
2006 36.02 544th 736 26.1%
2007 34.22 571st 749 23.8%
2008 42.17 519th 753 31.1%
2009 38.49 568th 770 26.2%
2010 37.87 606th 805 24.7%
2011 40.64 587th 825 28.8%
2012 33.98 632nd 834 24.2%
2013 25.81 600th 758 20.8%
2014 22.44 592nd 728 18.7%
2015 28.61 601st 835 28.0%
2016 18.37 683rd 870 21.5%
2017 15.17 718th 877 18.1%
2018 10.60 754th 861 12.4%
2019 16.31 708th 891 20.5%
2021 14.34 670th 797 15.9%
2022 20.87 668th 883 24.3%
2023 13.72 745th 893 16.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.96 66th 143 53.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.12 698th 874 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.42 272nd 362 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

West Hazleton El/Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 324 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 968 28 4 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2001 881 25 2 58 3 n/a n/a 0 969
2002 775 12 4 84 3 n/a n/a 0 878
2003 775 12 4 84 3 n/a n/a 0 878
2004 721 20 2 153 0 n/a n/a 0 896
2005 682 22 5 220 0 n/a n/a 0 929
2006 621 19 3 330 0 n/a n/a 0 973
2007 514 21 3 419 0 n/a n/a 0 957
2008 469 33 4 426 0 n/a n/a 2 934
2009 463 36 4 492 1 n/a n/a 8 1004
2010 421 34 3 527 0 n/a n/a 15 1000
2011 370 34 1 585 1 0 20 0 1011
2012 362 40 1 601 2 0 29 0 1035
2013 308 37 3 663 3 0 29 0 1043
2014 284 38 3 718 3 0 22 0 1068
2015 195 22 3 603 2 1 19 0 845
2016 194 23 0 616 1 0 7 0 841
2017 174 28 1 658 1 0 12 0 874
2018 163 29 2 749 1 0 10 0 954
2019 137 34 1 808 2 0 8 0 990
2020 116 27 1 747 1 0 8 0 900
2021 101 20 1 735 3 0 8 0 868
2022 93 18 3 747 5 0 9 0 875
2023 94 21 3 817 6 0 8 0 949

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 334 12.0 27.8 n/a
2000 1042 52.0 20.0 0
2001 969 52.0 18.6 0
2002 878 54.7 16.1 0
2003 878 54.7 16.1 0
2004 896 53.7 16.7 0
2005 929 57.2 16.2 0
2006 973 55.3 17.6 73.9
2007 957 52.8 18.1 n/a
2008 934 61.8 15.1 n/a
2009 1004 61.0 16.4 78.7
2010 1000 64.6 15.4 85.5
2011 1011 68.0 14.8 87.4
2012 1035 64.3 16.0 86.5
2013 1043 63.3 16.4 n/a
2014 1068 67.4 15.8 87.8
2015 845 63.0 13.4 86.3
2016 841 63.0 13.3 100
2017 874 59.3 14.7 100
2018 954 62.3 15.2 100
2019 990 66.7 14.8 100
2020 900 56.9 15.7 100
2021 868 55.9 15.5 99.7
2022 875 58.4 14.9 99.7
2023 949 62.9 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 334 12.0 27.8 n/a
2000 1042 52.0 20.0 0
2001 969 52.0 18.6 0
2002 878 54.7 16.1 0
2003 878 54.7 16.1 0
2004 896 53.7 16.7 0
2005 929 57.2 16.2 0
2006 973 55.3 17.6 73.9
2007 957 52.8 18.1 n/a
2008 934 61.8 15.1 n/a
2009 1004 61.0 16.4 78.7
2010 1000 64.6 15.4 85.5
2011 1011 68.0 14.8 87.4
2012 1035 64.3 16.0 86.5
2013 1043 63.3 16.4 n/a
2014 1068 67.4 15.8 87.8
2015 845 63.0 13.4 86.3
2016 841 63.0 13.3 100
2017 874 59.3 14.7 100
2018 954 62.3 15.2 100
2019 990 66.7 14.8 100
2020 900 56.9 15.7 100
2021 868 55.9 15.5 99.7
2022 875 58.4 14.9 99.7
2023 949 62.9 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Hazleton El/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $698 (7.9%) $8,144 (92.1%) $8,843
2020 $753 (7.9%) $8,749 (92.1%) $9,502
2021 $1,171 (11.8%) $8,774 (88.2%) $9,945
2022 $1,396 (13.1%) $9,289 (86.9%) $10,685

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hazleton El/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1310th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1268th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.2%
Ranks 708th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 745th of 893 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)24.217.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)37.442.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)133.1
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Hazleton El/Middle School)6043.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)4026.5
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)14.613
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)34.240.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)10.512.5
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)4634.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)6.71.1
 5.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)42.628.8
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)5.16.4
 1.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Hazleton El/Middle School)32.722.6
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)29.325.6
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (West Hazleton El/Middle School)12.39.1
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Hazleton El/Middle School)46.633.5
 13.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Hazleton El/Middle School)3833
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students990949
 4.1%
African American3421
 38.2%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic808817
 1.1%
Pacific Islander00
White13794
 31.4%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hazleton El/Middle School

West Hazleton El/Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at West Hazleton El/Middle School are 86% Hispanic, 10% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend West Hazleton El/Middle School usually go on to attend:

High : Hazleton Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 949 students attended West Hazleton El/Middle School.


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