Serving 198 students in grades 5-6, Beers Street School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beers Street School serves the southwest part of Hazlet, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beers Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Beers Street School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Beers Street School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beers Street School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
75%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beers Street School's ranking?
Beers Street School is ranked #624 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Beers Street School often compared to?
Beers Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robertsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Beers Street School?
198 students attend Beers Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Beers Street School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beers Street School?
Beers Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beers Street School offer ?
Beers Street School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beers Street School part of?
Beers Street School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District.
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