Serving 274 students in grades 5-8, Hardyston Township 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardyston Township Middle School's student population of 274 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardyston Township Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardyston Township Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 #1158 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hardyston Township Middle School?
274 students attend Hardyston Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hardyston Township Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardyston Township Middle School?
Hardyston Township Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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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