Serving 949 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Hazleton El/ms ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Hazleton El/ms's student population of 949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2451 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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 #2451 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
949 students attend West Hazleton El/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Hazleton El/ms students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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