Hackettstown Middle School

500 WASHINGTON STREET
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 07840

www.hackettstown.org

507 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Hackettstown Middle School, located at 500 Washington Street in Hackettstown, New Jersey, serves as a central pillar of the local public school district. It provides a comprehensive educational environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on a transition from elementary foundations to high school readiness. The school is committed to fostering academic growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential study skills tailored to the unique needs of early adolescents.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and social initiatives, Hackettstown Middle School aims to create a supportive community where students feel connected and encouraged to explore their interests. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes both personal responsibility and community involvement, helping students build the confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

507

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hackettstown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	194
Black	17
Asian	18
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
261 (51.5%)
Hispanic
194 (38.3%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
Black
17 (3.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hackettstown Public School District
Phone:	(908)852-8554
Website:	http://www.hackettstown.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 122