LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL

986 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lake Hazel Middle School is a public school located in the growing suburban area of Southwest Boise, Idaho, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the West Ada School District—the largest school district in the state—the school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic standards while offering various elective opportunities, including performing arts, technology, and physical education, aimed at developing well-rounded students.

Beyond academics, Lake Hazel Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and character development. The school typically provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, competitive clubs, and social organizations, which encourage students to engage with their peers and school staff outside of the classroom. With its location in the La Grange neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a focus on student achievement, safety, and the personal growth of its middle-school-aged population.

986

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE HAZEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	703
Hispanic	110
Black	55
Asian	41
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

White
703 (71.3%)
Hispanic
110 (11.2%)
Two or More
65 (6.6%)
Black
55 (5.6%)
Asian
41 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4375
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 315

Grade 7 348

Grade 8 323