- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Hazel Park Junior High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261803001691 · Hazel Park, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 12.5:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Park High School (567 students)
Hazel Park Junior High School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hazel Park Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazel Park Hig
Hazel Park High School
567 students
- This school
Hazel Park Junior High School
413 students
- United Oaks El
United Oaks Elementary School
363 students
- Invest Rooseve
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
332 students
- Webb Elementar
Webb Elementary School
328 students
- Michigan Cyber
Michigan Cyber Academy
328 students
What this shows Hazel Park Junior High School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Park Junior High School compares
Hazel Park Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Hazel Park School District of the City of reports $20,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.