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Hazard Middle School

Q: Is Hazard Middle School a good school?

Hazard Middle School ranks 152 nd of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 320 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Hazard Middle School is a public middle school in Hazard, Kentucky, serving 266 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Hazard Independent School District, which is ranked 31 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Hazard Middle School's performance is mixed compared to state averages. While the school excels in writing proficiency and has strong results for special education and low-income students, it struggles in mathematics and reading, with proficiency rates below the state average. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, which may contribute to its academic challenges. However, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is generally lower.

Compared to other schools in the area, Hazard Middle School's performance is not always on par with the Hazard Independent School District's overall ranking. Targeted interventions and support programs may be beneficial to address the specific needs of different student subgroups, particularly in the areas of mathematics and reading. Overall, Hazard Middle School has both strengths and areas for improvement, and the school's administration and community will need to work together to address the school's challenges and build on its successes.

256

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,706

Per pupil spending ?

57%

Free/discounted lunch ?

325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701

(606) 436-4421

District: Hazard Independent

Students who attend Hazard Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hazard High School

Feeder schools for Hazard Middle School:

Elementary:

Roy G. Eversole Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

African American:

5.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kentucky median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Kentucky avg43%

152^nd of 320

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 36 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 157Hazard Independent among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	152 of 320	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	117 of 324	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.9	66 of 327	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	69 of 320	78.4%	★★★★☆
2021	63.7	64 of 282	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.9	117 of 335	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.0	162 of 322	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.3	61 of 330	81.5%	★★★★☆
2016	72.0	61 of 331	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	39 of 337	88.4%	★★★★☆
2014	70.6	65 of 335	80.6%	★★★★☆
2013	68.8	72 of 335	78.5%	★★★★☆
2012	63.6	92 of 319	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	57.7	133 of 304	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.4	114 of 299	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.2	117 of 289	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	38.3	186 of 287	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.1	119 of 284	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	22.5	202 of 219	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	57.6	112 of 298	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.0	95 of 300	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.1	71 of 295	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	59.7	87 of 299	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	46 of 233	80.3%	★★★★☆
2019	53.6	131 of 299	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	154 of 290	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	77.9	8 of 58	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	59.3	13 of 32	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	104 of 314	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	76 of 311	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	30 of 309	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	50.1	135 of 310	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	57 of 224	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	54.2	125 of 303	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.3	194 of 285	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	47.8	143 of 303	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.1	113 of 304	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.8	45 of 307	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	56 of 304	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.2	51 of 222	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	100 of 303	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	165 of 293	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	12 of 126	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	66.3	76 of 294	74.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	47.6	159 of 314	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	123 of 316	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	84 of 320	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	62 of 314	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	51 of 213	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	124 of 266	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	145 of 253	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)90th percentile+38 vs school

Homeless (2019)86th percentile+21 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2025)62nd percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)53rd percentile~ school

White (2025)49th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2018)8th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Editing and Mechanics51%+3 vs state

Writing48%+4 vs state

Reading45%-3 vs state

Mathematics40%~ state avg

Social Studies38%~ state avg

Science30%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)				KSA Reading (2025)				KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)		KSA Social Studies (2025)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Hazard Middle School	Public	5-8	325 School Street	Hazard	41701	Perry County	Hazard Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 436-4421	256	19	13.8	57.0%	224 (87.5%)	13 (5.1%)	4 (1.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	49.6	152^nd of 320 public middle schools	52.5%		57.3	117^th of 324 public middle schools	63.9%	35	28.0	35.0	43.0	54.0	36.0	43.0	55.0	46.0	30.0	47.0	48.0	36.0	39.0	51.0	51.0	$17,706	$1,920	$963	$2,883	$11,394	$4,457	$15,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Hazard Middle School

How many students attend Hazard Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 256 students attended Hazard Middle School.

What district is Hazard Middle School in?

Hazard Independent

What high school do graduates of Hazard Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hazard Middle School usually go on to attend Hazard High School

Is Hazard Middle School a good school?

Hazard Middle School ranks 152^nd of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hazard Middle School?

Students at Hazard Middle School are 88% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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