Hazlet Middle School

www.hazlet.org/o/hms

376 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Hazlet Middle School, located at 1639 Union Avenue in Hazlet, New Jersey, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Hazlet Township Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare its students for the rigorous challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Academically, Hazlet Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning strategies. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement, providing various clubs, athletics, and activities that help students build character and leadership skills. As a cornerstone of the Hazlet community, the school remains committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

376

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hazlet Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	61
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	15

White
285 (75.8%)
Hispanic
61 (16.2%)
Two or More
15 (4.0%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
7 (1.9%)

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:	Hazlet Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)264-0940
Website:	http://www.hazlet.org/o/hms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 7 188

Grade 8 188