HAZLETON EL/MS

Hazleton El/MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Hazleton Area SD school district, located in Hazleton, PA with about 795 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Hazleton El/MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hazleton Elementary/Middle School, located at 700 North Wyoming Street in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is a key academic facility within the Hazleton Area School District. As a combined-grade institution, it serves a diverse student population, bridging the gap between foundational elementary education and the transition into middle school years. The school is centrally located within the city, acting as a focal point for families in the immediate urban area.

Academically, the school focuses on core curriculum development while emphasizing the social and emotional growth necessary for adolescent development. Like other schools in the district, Hazleton Elementary/Middle School utilizes a structured approach to learning, supported by district-wide resources aimed at improving student literacy and mathematical proficiency. The school environment is characterized by its efforts to manage a large student body through various academic support programs, extracurricular activities, and initiatives designed to foster a sense of community among students of varying ages.

For more information, contact Hazleton El/MS at (570) 459-3111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.