Hazleton El/Middle School

Summary:

Hazleton El/Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 3-8 in the Hazleton Area School District in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 879 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic student population (88.85%), extremely high poverty rates (100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and consistently low academic performance.

Hazleton El/Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania middle schools, with only 5.6% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. When compared to nearby schools, such as Maple Manor El/Middle School, Hazleton El/Middle School consistently underperforms on academic measures. The school's high dropout rates, ranging from 0.4% to 3.9% in recent years, are also a concerning trend.

Despite the school's challenges, its per-student spending is relatively high, at around $11,000 per student in recent years, suggesting that the school may be facing difficulties in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes. The school's lack of racial diversity, with only small percentages of non-Hispanic students, is another area of concern. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to Hazleton El/Middle School's low performance will require comprehensive interventions and support from the Hazleton Area School District to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 3-8

 700 North Wyoming St
       Hazleton, PA  18201


(570) 459-3111

District: Hazleton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
748th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,142 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  879

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.9%
White:
8.1%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hazleton El/Middle School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hazleton El/Middle School ranks worse than 83.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.54. (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 (88.9%), White (8.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hazleton El/Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hazleton El/Middle School is $11,142.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hazleton El/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazleton El/Middle School 1392nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hazleton El/Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hazleton El/Middle School 748th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See 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 Hazleton El/Middle School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.77 1173rd 1579 25.7%
2011 31.77 1287th 1597 19.4%
2012 16.73 1392nd 1599 12.9%
2013 8.22 1371st 1519 9.7%
2014 5.62 1350th 1467 8.0%
2015 11.02 1296th 1474 12.1%
2016 11.49 1346th 1554 13.4%
2017 11.09 1342nd 1547 13.3%
2018 8.26 1380th 1530 9.8%
2019 9.42 1375th 1544 10.9%
2021 6.46 1320th 1433 7.9%
2022 10.18 1336th 1534 12.9%
2023 8.10 1392nd 1534 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.25 172nd 196 12.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.23 1273rd 1414 10.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.58 370th 432 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hazleton El/Middle School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 25.34 664th 805 17.5%
2011 18.66 713th 825 13.6%
2012 15.40 727th 834 12.8%
2013 10.16 665th 758 12.3%
2014 7.15 656th 728 9.9%
2015 14.73 685th 835 18.0%
2016 10.47 754th 870 13.3%
2017 9.55 768th 877 12.4%
2018 9.88 762nd 861 11.5%
2019 10.50 779th 891 12.6%
2021 8.70 733rd 797 8.0%
2022 17.06 709th 883 19.7%
2023 13.54 748th 893 16.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.38 93rd 143 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.26 725th 874 17.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hazleton El/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.91 281st 362 22.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for 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
2008 448 31 8 533 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2009 414 32 10 604 0 n/a n/a 3 1063
2010 382 29 6 607 0 n/a n/a 4 1028
2011 369 30 6 681 0 0 1 0 1087
2012 346 36 5 707 0 0 16 0 1110
2013 252 33 3 692 0 0 17 0 997
2014 228 31 4 691 1 0 10 0 965
2015 157 33 1 628 1 0 11 0 831
2016 143 27 0 520 1 0 4 0 695
2017 122 27 0 601 4 0 5 0 759
2018 116 23 1 645 3 0 7 0 795
2019 108 21 0 662 3 0 8 0 802
2020 95 22 0 671 3 0 11 0 802
2021 78 19 0 702 3 0 13 0 815
2022 60 11 0 679 4 0 12 0 766
2023 71 13 0 781 3 1 10 0 879

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 Hazleton El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1020 42.0 24.3 75
2009 1063 62.2 17.1 78.4
2010 1028 78.5 13.0 83.9
2011 1087 69.7 15.5 86.1
2012 1110 67.3 16.4 87.5
2013 997 62.4 15.9 89.5
2014 965 63.0 15.3 89.3
2015 831 65.0 12.7 87
2016 695 60.0 11.5 100
2017 759 53.3 14.2 100
2018 795 56.4 14.0 100
2019 802 59.1 13.5 100
2020 802 54.4 14.7 100
2021 815 52.4 15.5 99.6
2022 766 52.6 14.5 99.6
2023 879 51.4 17.0 100

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 Hazleton El/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1020 42.0 24.3 75
2009 1063 62.2 17.1 78.4
2010 1028 78.5 13.0 83.9
2011 1087 69.7 15.5 86.1
2012 1110 67.3 16.4 87.5
2013 997 62.4 15.9 89.5
2014 965 63.0 15.3 89.3
2015 831 65.0 12.7 87
2016 695 60.0 11.5 100
2017 759 53.3 14.2 100
2018 795 56.4 14.0 100
2019 802 59.1 13.5 100
2020 802 54.4 14.7 100
2021 815 52.4 15.5 99.6
2022 766 52.6 14.5 99.6
2023 879 51.4 17.0 100

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 Hazleton El/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,504 (13.8%) $9,405 (86.2%) $10,909
2020 $809 (7.5%) $10,025 (92.5%) $10,834
2021 $1,067 (9.7%) $9,882 (90.3%) $10,949
2022 $1,102 (9.9%) $10,040 (90.1%) $11,142

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hazleton El/Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1375th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1392nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 779th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 748th of 893 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)16.812.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)3325
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)5.74.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hazleton El/Middle School)54.235.3
 18.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)33.118.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)9.75.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)40.721.8
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)5.83.3
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)34.735.7
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)6.62.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)33.131.3
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)75.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Hazleton El/Middle School)21.928.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)2723.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Hazleton El/Middle School)8.55.6
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hazleton El/Middle School)38.432.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hazleton El/Middle School)33.525.9
 7.6%
   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 Students802879
 9.6%
African American2113
 38.1%
American Indian33
Asian00
Hispanic662781
 18%
Pacific Islander01
White10871
 34.3%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Hazleton El/Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 879 students attended Hazleton El/Middle School.

Students at Hazleton El/Middle School are 89% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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