Enrollment
143
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazen, ND
Hazen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hazen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380003100863
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazen Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazen Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazen, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazen Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazen Middle School
Hazen Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hazen, North Dakota, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 98% of North Dakota schools and 73% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the North Dakota average.
With 143 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Hazen 3 spends $13,059 per pupil, 29% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hazen 3 also operates Hazen Elementary School (272 students) and Hazen High School (167 students) alongside Hazen Middle 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 Hazen Middle School compares
Hazen Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 73% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 65% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 98% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,059
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Hazen Middle School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazen 3, which includes Hazen Middle School.
$13,059
Per student
-29%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 55.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Hazen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazen Middle School
How many students attend Hazen Middle School?
Hazen Middle School has 143 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazen, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazen Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 73% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazen Middle School?
9.9% of students at Hazen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hazen Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Hazen, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazen Middle School?
Hazen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hazen Middle School rank among public schools in Hazen?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazen Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazen, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazen on the city page.
Is Hazen Middle School a good school?
Hazen Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Dakota 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 Hazen 3?
Besides Hazen Middle School, Hazen 3 also operates Hazen Elementary School (272 students) and Hazen High School (167 students). See the Hazen 3 district page for the complete list.
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