The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hazlewood Elementary School
Hazlewood Elementary School, a regular public school in Town Creek, Alabama, serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Lawrence County school district. The school is small by enrollment, fitting the scale of the rural town it serves. Town Creek itself is a small incorporated community in northwest Lawrence County, situated just south of Wheeler Lake and the Tennessee River, near the intersection of U.S. Route 72 and State Route 101. The area has a historically agricultural and small-town character, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and health care employment. The town has experienced population decline in recent years, and its built environment is organized around highway corridors rather than a dense walkable center. No major new housing or development projects were publicly reported, and the district brief turned up little in the way of recent parent-relevant changes.
The student body is mixed in its racial and ethnic composition. About half of the students are Black, a substantial share are White, and small numbers identify as Hispanic or as two or more races. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a high proportion of families face economic challenges. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year, which covered math, English language arts, and science, show a clear pattern. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency standards varied notably by grade level. Performance in the tested grades was mixed, with some grades recording proficiency rates above a third of students while others fell below that mark. In math, proficiency rates were low across all tested grades, ranging from well under a fifth of students to roughly a quarter. Science results, available only for fourth grade, showed a small share of students proficient. Because these scores come from a single year of data, there is no multi-year trend to examine. Parents may want to follow up with the school to understand how these results compare to prior years and what specific efforts are underway to improve student outcomes.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Program offerings beyond standard coursework were not detailed in the available data. Because the comparison set for this school within Lawrence County includes only this school itself, no meaningful comparison to other schools in the county was possible.
Housing values in the area are below the state average and well below the national median, reflecting a more affordable market. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is modest relative to median income, and rents are also manageable by that measure. This context may matter for families considering a move to the area.
Hazlewood Elementary is the elementary school for this part of Lawrence County. Its small size and rural setting mean a familiar, close-knit environment. The economic context of the community is one of limited resources, and the school’s proficiency numbers are an area a parent may want to explore directly with the school or district to understand the instructional programs and support systems in place. There is no publicly available information on discipline, attendance, or staffing ratios from the data provided, so those dimensions of school life are not possible to assess here. The school appears to be a straightforward neighborhood school serving a rural community with modest economic means, and its academic performance, particularly in math and science, is a soft spot that warrants attention from families weighing educational fit.
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