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Hazleton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,536 students in Hazleton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hazleton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
12,536 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
725 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hazleton Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#556 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
57%
Graduation Rate
73%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
68%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
28%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,894 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,231 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$174 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$166 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,894
$23,696
Spending / Student
$13,231
$23,119
Best Hazleton Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazleton Area High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 9-12
| 3,884 students
Rank: #22.
Drums El/ms
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 South Old Turnpike Road
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Drums, PA 18222
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Valley El/ms
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rock Glen Rd
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Sugarloaf, PA 18249
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 910 students
Rank: #44.
Freeland El/ms
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Alvin St
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 459-3111
Freeland, PA 18224
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
Rank: #55.
Heights Terrace El/ms
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mill St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 1,209 students
Rank: #66.
Mcadoo-kelayres El/ms
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 877 students
Rank: #77.
West Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 North St
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-8
| 999 students
Rank: #88.
Maple Manor El/ms
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: 3-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #99.
Hazleton El/ms
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 North Wyoming St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: 3-8
| 890 students
Rank: n/an/a
424 East 9th St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-2
| 454 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: PK-2
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District manages 11 public schools serving 12,536 students.
What is the rank of Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District is ranked #554 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazleton Area School District?
68% of Hazleton Area School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazleton Area School District?
Hazleton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hazleton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,231 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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