Summary:
The 18201 zip code area of Hazleton, Pennsylvania is home to 3 public schools serving elementary and middle grade students, all part of the Hazleton Area School District. While the schools share similar demographic challenges, with very high rates of economic disadvantage and predominantly Hispanic student populations, their academic performance varies, with no clear standout schools in the group.
The school with the highest overall performance appears to be Heights Terrace El/Middle School, which ranks in the top 1,300 elementary schools in Pennsylvania. However, its test scores are still quite low, with only 11% of students proficient or better in math and 29.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The other two schools, Hazleton El/Middle School and Arthur Street Elementary School, have even lower performance metrics, with the majority of students scoring below proficient levels in both math and reading.
Across all 3 schools, the student populations face significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high rate of poverty likely plays a major role in the schools' struggles to improve academic achievement. Additionally, the large Hispanic majority in the student bodies may point to the need for specialized programs and supports to address language barriers and cultural differences. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in this area face substantial obstacles in providing a high-quality education to their students, and will require targeted interventions and community-based solutions to drive meaningful improvements.
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