Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Hardyston Township Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 38% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardyston Township Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Hamburg, NJ, encompassing approximately 32.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardyston Township Middle School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hardyston Township Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardyston Township Middle School is 0.44, 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
#920 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardyston Township Middle School's ranking?
Hardyston Township Middle School is ranked #920 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hardyston Township Middle School often compared to?
Hardyston Township Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hardyston Township Middle School?
261 students attend Hardyston Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hardyston Township Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardyston Township Middle School?
Hardyston Township Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hardyston Township Middle School offer ?
Hardyston Township Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardyston Township Middle School part of?
Hardyston Township Middle School is part of Hardyston Township School District.
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