Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 18201 zip code - Hazleton El/Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Hazleton Area School District. This middle school is struggling academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages in both math and English language arts. However, the school does have some bright spots, such as relatively stronger science proficiency rates and a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio.
Hazleton El/Middle School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a declining statewide ranking, going from 748 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 776 out of 873 in 2024-2025. The school's math proficiency rates range from 0% in 6th grade to 14.3% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 30.5-53.5%. English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are also below state averages, ranging from 13.7% in 3rd grade to 25.4% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 44.7-50.8%. However, the school's science proficiency rates are better, with 4th grade at 45.7% and 8th grade at 29.9%, compared to state averages of 77.1% and 54.5% respectively.
The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the school's academic performance. Despite the challenges, the school's lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 15.1 could indicate potential areas of focus for improvement. Addressing the systemic issues within the Hazleton Area School District, which is ranked in the bottom 20% of districts in the state, may be key to improving outcomes at Hazleton El/Middle School.
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