C
Below Average
53/100

West Hazleton El/MS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 325 North St, West Hazleton, PA 18202
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
B
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
999
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%17/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.73 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−26 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−35 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%22%reading -27 pts, math -26 pts5th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading -3 pts, math -4 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%11%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income36%11%reading -8 pts, math -12 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 325 North St
City West Hazleton
ZIP Code 18202
District 4211700
NCES School ID 421170000370
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18202

Understanding the community around West Hazleton El/MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,589
Per Capita Income $28,928
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 86.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,900
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Hazleton El/MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 87.3%
White 9.4%
Black 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.6%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 999
Teachers (FTE) 60.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Hazleton El/MS?
West Hazleton El/MS has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Hazleton El/MS?
West Hazleton El/MS has 999 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does West Hazleton El/MS serve?
West Hazleton El/MS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Hazleton El/MS receive per student?
West Hazleton El/MS receives $15,905 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Hazleton El/MS in 18202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$259,131
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,200
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
26.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026