Enrollment
507
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hackettstown Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hackettstown Middle School
Hackettstown Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hackettstown, New Jersey, enrolling 507 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #274.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hackettstown Public School District also operates Hackettstown High School (868 students) and Willow Grove Elementary School (320 students) alongside Hackettstown Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hackettstown Middle School compares
Hackettstown Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hackettstown Public School District, which includes Hackettstown Middle School.
$21,759
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 39.2%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hackettstown on the city page.
Is Hackettstown Middle School a good school?
Hackettstown Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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