Hackettstown Middle School

Summary:

Hackettstown Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Hackettstown Public School District in New Jersey. With 475 students, the school is ranked 259 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hackettstown Middle School has relatively strong test scores compared to the state average, particularly in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts where over 70% of students are proficient or better. However, the school struggles in 6th grade math and 8th grade math, where proficiency rates are below 30%. The school performs well for male students and white students, ranking in the top half of New Jersey middle schools, but struggles with Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking in the bottom half of the state. Hackettstown Middle School has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2021-2022 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Hackettstown Middle School performs better than Hopatcong Middle School, which has significantly lower test scores and a 1-star rating. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Black River Middle School and Long Valley Middle School, which have stronger academic outcomes across the board. Hackettstown Middle School stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 80% of students proficient or better, but science proficiency rates are relatively low, with only around 20% of students proficient or better in 8th grade science.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 500 Washington Street
       Hackettstown, NJ  07840-2230


(908) 852-8554

District: Hackettstown Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,392 Help


Students who attend Hackettstown Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hackettstown High School

Feeder schools for Hackettstown Middle School:

Elementary:    Hatchery Hill Elementary School
    Willow Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
Hispanic:
37.1%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Compare Details Hackettstown Middle School ranks better than 65.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Hispanic (37.1%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hackettstown Middle School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hackettstown Middle School is $11,392.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hackettstown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackettstown Middle School 259th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Hackettstown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hackettstown Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackettstown Public School District 281st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hackettstown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.33 265th 574 53.8%
2004 68.62 240th 588 59.2%
2005 64.46 282nd 599 52.9%
2006 65.84 287th 615 53.3%
2007 69.89 232nd 631 63.2%
2008 69.34 229th 640 64.2%
2009 69.60 247th 664 62.8%
2010 76.81 160th 677 76.4%
2011 72.90 204th 684 70.2%
2012 77.20 173rd 677 74.4%
2013 78.40 151st 704 78.6%
2014 72.63 223rd 717 68.9%
2015 79.98 96th 713 86.5%
2016 70.91 183rd 713 74.3%
2017 66.34 234th 712 67.1%
2018 72.72 184th 716 74.3%
2019 66.92 234th 745 68.6%
2021 55.31 248th 652 62.0%
2022 63.89 232nd 745 68.9%
2023 62.93 242nd 748 67.6%
2024 61.80 259th 743 65.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.38 81st 197 58.9%
2022 71.44 38th 270 85.9%
2023 51.10 107th 288 62.8%
2024 40.81 166th 320 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.92 178th 471 62.2%
2019 72.23 90th 492 81.7%
2021 38.47 225th 401 43.9%
2022 38.64 285th 535 46.7%
2023 66.82 90th 505 82.2%
2024 75.31 67th 510 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.24 79th 522 84.9%
2019 68.14 102nd 541 81.1%
2021 54.13 153rd 467 67.2%
2022 60.57 123rd 549 77.6%
2023 55.65 178th 568 68.7%
2024 56.04 191st 584 67.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 198th 680 70.9%
2019 68.58 214th 703 69.6%
2021 58.02 215th 625 65.6%
2022 62.01 249th 726 65.7%
2023 63.50 241st 720 66.5%
2024 58.02 274th 717 61.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.36 179th 675 73.5%
2019 60.87 263rd 697 62.3%
2021 52.30 262nd 635 58.7%
2022 64.56 213th 730 70.8%
2023 62.45 240th 718 66.6%
2024 64.97 214th 719 70.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.65 152nd 504 69.8%
2019 63.36 152nd 524 71.0%
2021 47.31 212th 480 55.8%
2022 60.98 171st 591 71.1%
2023 52.11 235th 587 60.0%
2024 45.73 296th 589 49.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hackettstown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 153rd 497 69.2%
2019 59.46 190th 504 62.3%
2021 51.55 183rd 435 57.9%
2022 55.70 208th 512 59.4%
2023 62.60 176th 509 65.4%
2024 67.32 148th 510 71.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hackettstown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 375 4 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 365 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 365 4 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 364 5 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 433 11 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 441 13 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 433 11 21 19 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 457 13 20 23 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 457 13 20 23 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 476 8 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1999 330 7 15 28 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2000 321 6 13 33 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 451 5 23 37 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2002 338 3 16 45 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2003 338 3 16 45 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2004 364 6 20 48 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 345 7 23 44 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 343 8 18 38 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 339 5 24 45 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 308 8 22 61 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 321 8 23 82 1 2 0 0 437
2010 311 9 27 76 1 2 0 0 426
2011 291 12 26 73 1 4 0 0 407
2012 290 12 21 76 1 5 2 0 407
2013 248 12 19 72 1 4 2 0 358
2014 255 10 23 83 0 4 4 0 379
2015 254 13 20 90 0 3 9 0 389
2016 271 14 20 87 0 0 7 0 399
2017 289 16 19 103 0 0 6 0 433
2018 276 15 23 119 0 0 9 0 442
2019 279 18 25 125 0 0 11 0 458
2020 246 21 26 150 0 0 12 0 455
2021 236 18 18 170 2 0 13 0 457
2022 263 15 15 163 4 0 15 0 475
2023 253 15 15 172 3 0 16 1 475
2024 259 15 13 179 4 0 13 0 483

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hackettstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 32.0 12.3 n/a
1989 382 31.0 12.3 n/a
1990 381 29.0 13.1 5
1991 382 28.0 13.6 5.5
1992 467 37.0 12.6 9
1993 485 36.6 13.3 8.9
1994 486 38.8 12.5 8.8
1995 514 45.2 11.4 7.2
1996 514 45.2 11.4 7.2
1998 518 43.8 11.8 9.3
1999 380 31.8 11.9 13.4
2000 373 30.2 12.4 17.4
2001 517 31.0 16.7 7.2
2002 402 37.7 10.7 20.1
2003 402 37.7 10.7 20.1
2004 438 36.1 12.1 21.7
2005 419 38.6 10.9 n/a
2006 407 38.6 10.5 0
2007 413 38.0 10.9 19.6
2008 400 37.0 10.8 25
2009 437 38.2 9.2 26.3
2010 426 34.0 12.5 23.9
2011 407 28.6 14.2 25.8
2012 407 35.7 11.3 24.1
2013 358 37.6 9.5 17.6
2014 379 37.5 10.1 24.8
2015 389 34.0 11.4 27
2016 399 34.0 11.7 30.1
2017 433 34.5 12.5 30.9
2018 442 35.5 12.4 34.6
2019 458 37.5 12.2 33
2020 455 41.5 10.9 32.5
2021 457 44.0 10.3 35
2022 475 43.0 11.0 29.9
2023 475 43.0 11.0 35.6
2024 483 45.0 10.7 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hackettstown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 32.0 12.3 n/a
1989 382 31.0 12.3 n/a
1990 381 29.0 13.1 5
1991 382 28.0 13.6 5.5
1992 467 37.0 12.6 9
1993 485 36.6 13.3 8.9
1994 486 38.8 12.5 8.8
1995 514 45.2 11.4 7.2
1996 514 45.2 11.4 7.2
1998 518 43.8 11.8 9.3
1999 380 31.8 11.9 13.4
2000 373 30.2 12.4 17.4
2001 517 31.0 16.7 7.2
2002 402 37.7 10.7 20.1
2003 402 37.7 10.7 20.1
2004 438 36.1 12.1 21.7
2005 419 38.6 10.9 n/a
2006 407 38.6 10.5 0
2007 413 38.0 10.9 19.6
2008 400 37.0 10.8 25
2009 437 38.2 9.2 26.3
2010 426 34.0 12.5 23.9
2011 407 28.6 14.2 25.8
2012 407 35.7 11.3 24.1
2013 358 37.6 9.5 17.6
2014 379 37.5 10.1 24.8
2015 389 34.0 11.4 27
2016 399 34.0 11.7 30.1
2017 433 34.5 12.5 30.9
2018 442 35.5 12.4 34.6
2019 458 37.5 12.2 33
2020 455 41.5 10.9 32.5
2021 457 44.0 10.3 35
2022 475 43.0 11.0 29.9
2023 475 43.0 11.0 35.6
2024 483 45.0 10.7 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hackettstown Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $146 (1.3%) $11,246 (98.7%) $11,392

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hackettstown Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 234th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 242nd of 748 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Middle School)59.654.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Public School District)59.654.2
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Middle School)37.636.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Public School District)37.636.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Middle School)67.747.8
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Public School District)67.747.8
 19.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Middle School)35.927.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Public School District)35.927.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Middle School)78.771.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Public School District)78.771.2
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Middle School)47.341.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Public School District)47.341.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Middle School)76.762
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hackettstown Public School District)76.762
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Middle School)34.134.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hackettstown Public School District)34.134.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Hackettstown Middle School)92.880
 12.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Hackettstown Public School District)92.880
 12.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hackettstown Middle School)92.880
 12.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hackettstown Public School District)47.433.2
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458475
 3.7%
African American1815
 16.7%
American Indian03
Asian2515
 40%
Hispanic125172
 37.6%
Pacific Islander00
White279253
 9.3%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%35.6%
 2.6%


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Students at Hackettstown Middle School are 54% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hackettstown Middle School usually go on to attend Hackettstown High School

Hackettstown Middle School ranks 259th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Hackettstown Middle School.


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