Enrollment
376
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazlet, NJ
Hazlet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hazlet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341368003840
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazlet Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Hazlet · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazlet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlet Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hazlet, NJ.
School address
District: Hazlet Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341368003840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazlet Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazlet Middle School
Hazlet Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hazlet, New Jersey, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 755 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #63, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hazlet Township Public School District also operates Raritan High School (781 students) and Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center (341 students) alongside Hazlet 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 Hazlet Middle School compares
Hazlet 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,760
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Hazlet Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazlet Township Public School District, which includes Hazlet Middle School.
$23,760
Per student
-5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 33.1%
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 Hazlet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian Drive School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raritan Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazlet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle 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 (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazlet Middle School
How many students attend Hazlet Middle School?
Hazlet Middle School has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazlet, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlet Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazlet Middle School?
13.7% of students at Hazlet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazlet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hazlet Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Hazlet, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazlet Middle School?
Hazlet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Hazlet Middle School rank among public schools in Hazlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlet Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hazlet, 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 Hazlet on the city page.
Is Hazlet Middle School a good school?
Hazlet Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. 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 Hazlet Township Public School District?
Besides Hazlet Middle School, Hazlet Township Public School District also operates Raritan High School (781 students), Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center (341 students), and Middle Road School (285 students). See the Hazlet Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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