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Hackettstown Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 407 students

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Posted October 9, 2010

Hackettstown Middle School is the most amaziing school with the most brilliant teachers ever!


Posted September 16, 2009

They really care about the students and the environment is one of respect and fun while learning in a richly diverse environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

Hackettstown Middle School is a great school simply because of the individuals that work there. The teachers are super nice and care about the students, the students are respectful and welcoming, and the administration helps you when you are new to the system. Everyone takes care of eachother and it is a great place to work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2008

This school is one of the greatest in New Jersey. The staff and students are fantastic and work together to learn.
—Submitted by a teacher


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students73%
Female74%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White77%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant97%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students82%
Female81%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Pacific Islandern/a
White97%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students69%
Female72%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant69%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students71%
Female78%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White73%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged75%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant71%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education84%
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White90%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged72%
Non-economically disadvantaged94%
Special education84%
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Non-economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 54%
Hispanic 19% 20%
Asian 5% 8%
Black 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 Washington Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone: (908) 852-8554

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