- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hackettstown, NJ
Hackettstown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hackettstown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340630005816
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hackettstown Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hackettstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hackettstown Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hackettstown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, NJ.
School address
District: Hackettstown Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340630005816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hackettstown Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340630005816 · Hackettstown, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 11.8:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackettstown High School (868 students)
Hackettstown Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hackettstown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackettstown H
Hackettstown High School
868 students
- This school
Hackettstown Middle School
507 students
- Willow Grove E 320
Willow Grove Elementary School
320 students
- Hatchery Hill 283
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Hackettstown Middle School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hackettstown Middle School compares
Hackettstown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,052
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Hackettstown Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackettstown Public School District reports $23,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hackettstown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hackettstown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hackettstown Middle School
How many students attend Hackettstown Middle School?
Hackettstown Middle School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hackettstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackettstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackettstown Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hackettstown Middle School?
29.1% of students at Hackettstown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hackettstown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hackettstown Middle School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Hackettstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hackettstown Middle School?
Hackettstown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hackettstown Middle School rank among public schools in Hackettstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hackettstown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hackettstown Public School District?
Besides Hackettstown Middle School, Hackettstown Public School District also operates Hackettstown High School (868 students), Willow Grove Elementary School (320 students), and Hatchery Hill Elementary School (283 students). See the Hackettstown Public School District district page for the complete list.