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Beers Street School

Middle School · Hazlet Township Public School District

610 BEERS STREET, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

5th – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,399 of 2,466

In Hazlet

#3 of 8

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

Hazlet Township Public School District

School environment

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Beers Street School

6.2/10

Middle School in Hazlet · grades 5th – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Beers Street School

Beers Street School is a public middle school in Hazlet, NJ, part of Hazlet Township Public School District. Beers Street School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades 5th-6th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Beers Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,399 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Beers Street School show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • NJ avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Beers Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,965
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Beers Street School — Students at Beers Street School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

19.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 69.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
53.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
52.2%
ELA
77.1%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
72.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.5/10.

How Beers Street School Compares

See how Beers Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
43th percentile in NJ
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.6/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
20%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.6%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

610 BEERS STREET, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Beers Street School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. William R. Satz School (rated 9.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Holmdel), which scores notably higher. Another option is Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (rated 7.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Cliffwood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hazlet Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hazlet, see our Hazlet schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Raritan Valley School Hazlet 0.3 mi 5.4
HOLMDEL PRESCHOOL CENTER Holmdel 0.5 mi
Keyport High School Keyport 0.9 mi 4.1
Keyport Central School Keyport 1.0 mi 7.7
Indian Hill School Holmdel 0.9 mi 7.1
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center Hazlet 0.9 mi 4.8
Strathmore Elementary School Aberdeen 1.1 mi 7.0
Lloyd Road Elementary School Aberdeen 1.4 mi 5.2
Matawan Regional High School Aberdeen 1.3 mi 6.2
Cambridge Park Elementary School Aberdeen 1.6 mi 7.7
Cove Road School Hazlet 1.7 mi 5.4
HOME AWAY HOME ACADEMY Aberdeen 2.0 mi
Middle Road School Hazlet 1.8 mi 8.6
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School Cliffwood 2.1 mi 7.9
Memorial School Union Beach 2.2 mi 7.2
William R. Satz School Holmdel 2.4 mi 9.0
Cliffwood Elementary School Cliffwood 2.2 mi 7.6
Holmdel High School Holmdel 2.5 mi 6.5
Hazlet Middle School Hazlet 2.3 mi 7.7
Marlboro Memorial Middle School Morganville 2.7 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 07730 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,276

Median Home Value

$452,500

Median Rent

$1,149/mo

Population

17,193

College Educated

31.9%

Homeownership

89.8%

Avg Commute

32.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

46

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Woodglen School Califon, NJ 6.2
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Wildwood Middle School Wildwood, NJ 6.3
Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School Jamesburg, NJ 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beers Street School

What grades does Beers Street School serve?

Beers Street School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Beers Street School?

Beers Street School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beers Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at Beers Street School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beers Street School rank in NJ?

Beers Street School ranks #1,399 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Beers Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

Beers Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beers Street School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beers Street School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Beers Street School a charter school?

No, Beers Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beers Street School a Title I school?

No, Beers Street School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beers Street School?

19.8% of students at Beers Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%

District

Hazlet Township Public School District
District Enrollment
2,724
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,965
District Rank
#3 of 8

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