Enrollment
413
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazel Park, MI
Hazel Park Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Park Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261803001691
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Park Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Hazel Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Park Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Park Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hazel Park, MI.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazel Park Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazel Park Junior High School
Hazel Park Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hazel Park, Michigan, enrolling 413 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Hazel Park Junior High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hazel Park School District of the City of spends $17,578 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 413 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students) and United Oaks Elementary School (363 students) alongside Hazel Park Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazel Park Junior High School compares
Hazel Park Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 250 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Hazel Park Junior High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Park School District of the City of, which includes Hazel Park Junior High School.
$17,578
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hazel Park Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michigan Cyber Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Park Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazel Park Junior High School
How many students attend Hazel Park Junior High School?
Hazel Park Junior High School has 413 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazel Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Park Junior High School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Park Junior High School?
77.0% of students at Hazel Park Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Park Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Park Junior High School is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Park Junior High School?
Hazel Park Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazel Park Junior High School rank among public schools in Hazel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Park Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hazel Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazel Park on the city page.
Is Hazel Park Junior High School a good school?
Hazel Park Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides Hazel Park Junior High School, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), United Oaks Elementary School (363 students), and Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School (332 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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