Hazlet Township Public School District

421 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,657 students in Hazlet Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hazlet Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
2,657 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hazlet Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#291 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

21%
23%
94%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
10.9%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
18%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
75%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,892 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$72 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,007
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,892
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hazlet Township Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beers Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Beers Street
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Gr: 5-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Middle Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Gr: 1-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Raritan Valley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
37 Cresci Blvd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Gr: 1-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lillian Drive School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28 Lillian Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Gr: 1-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cove Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8 Cove Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Gr: 5-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Raritan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Hazlet Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1639 Union Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
37 Sycamore Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Gr: PK-K | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hazlet Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,657 students.
What is the rank of Hazlet Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District is ranked #286 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlet Township Public School District?
75% of Hazlet Township Public School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hazlet Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,892 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,657 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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