For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,687 students in Hazlet Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hazlet Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,687 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hazlet Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%

Graduation Rate
83%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
66 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
446 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
34%
# Black Students
55 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,036 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
76%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
191
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,389 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$66 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$25,770
$26,931

Spending / Student
$24,389
$25,828

Best Hazlet Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beers Street School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Beers Street
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Grades: 5-6
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Middle Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Grades: 1-4
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Lillian Drive School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28 Lillian Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 787-2332
Grades: 1-4
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Raritan Valley School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Cresci Blvd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Grades: 1-4
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Cove Road School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 Cove Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Grades: 5-6
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Hazlet Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Union Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Grades: 7-8
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Raritan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: n/an/a
37 Sycamore Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Grades: PK-K
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazlet Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,687 students.
What is the rank of Hazlet Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District is ranked #281 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlet Township Public School District?
76% of Hazlet Township Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazlet Township Public School District?
Hazlet Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hazlet Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,389 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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