Serving 376 students in grades 7-8, Hazlet Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazlet Middle School serves the entire district of Hazlet, NJ, encompassing an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazlet Middle School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Hazlet Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazlet Middle 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
#1257 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazlet Middle School's ranking?
Hazlet Middle School is ranked #1257 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hazlet Middle School?
376 students attend Hazlet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hazlet Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazlet Middle School?
Hazlet Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hazlet Middle School offer ?
Hazlet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazlet Middle School part of?
Hazlet Middle School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District.
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