West Hazleton El/ms vs. Drums El/ms
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Hazleton El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drums El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Hazleton El/ms.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Hazleton El/ms.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drums El/ms.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drums El/ms.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Hazleton El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drums El/ms over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Hazleton El/ms with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hazleton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drums El/ms with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hazleton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Hazleton El/ms, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drums El/ms, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)
(Bottom 50% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Hazleton El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Hazleton El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Hazleton El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drums El/ms who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of West Hazleton El/ms by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of West Hazleton El/ms by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Drums El/ms by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Drums El/ms by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Hazleton El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Hazleton El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Hazleton El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Hazleton El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drums El/ms, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hazleton Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of West Hazleton El/ms, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Hazleton El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
(14-15 School Year Data)
(14-15 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Hazleton El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2015)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drums El/ms, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hazleton Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2015)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 999 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Hazleton El/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Drums El/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
999 students
801 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2418 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1687 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
75
Grade 1 Students
110
102
Grade 2 Students
121
108
Grade 3 Students
100
91
Grade 4 Students
116
78
Grade 5 Students
106
75
Grade 6 Students
109
91
Grade 7 Students
108
84
Grade 8 Students
111
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
87%
28%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
9%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
