For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,687 students in Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,687 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
76%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,770 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,389 is less than the state median of $25,837. 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
$26,940
Spending / Student
$24,389
$25,837
Best Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beers Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Beers Street
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1107
Gr: 5-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Middle Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-9012
Gr: 1-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Raritan Valley School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Cresci Blvd
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-1333
Gr: 1-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 1-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cove Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8 Cove Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-5050
Gr: 5-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Raritan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Middle Road
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Hazlet Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1639 Union Avenue
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-0940
Gr: 7-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
37 Sycamore Drive
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 264-2180
Gr: PK-K | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 8 public schools serving 2,687 students.
What is the rank of Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #287 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ District?
76% of Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Hazlet Township 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,389 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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