Serving 256 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardyston Township Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hardyston Township Middle School's student population of 256 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hardyston Township Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardyston Township Middle School is 0.42, 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
#969 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 #969 out of 2,201 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
256 students attend Hardyston Township Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hardyston Township Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 13:1, 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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