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#1820 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cove Road School
Middle School · Hazlet Township Public School District · Hazlet, NJ
A Hazlet Township Public School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8 COVE ROAD, Hazlet, NJ 07730
- Math 38% vs NJ 42% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 55% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cove Road School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cove Road School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,276
Median home value
$452,500
Median rent
$1,149/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beers Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–6 | 1.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Indian Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–6 | 1.9 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Joseph R. Bolger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Matawan-aberdeen Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 795 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hazlet Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,965NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cove Road School is listed in Hazlet Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cove Road School
Cove Road School is a public middle school in Hazlet, NJ, part of Hazlet Township Public School District, serving approximately 169 students in grades 5th-6th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,820 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cove Road School
What grades does Cove Road School serve?
Cove Road School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Cove Road School?
Cove Road School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cove Road School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cove Road School rank in NJ?
Cove Road School ranks #1,820 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cove Road School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cove Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cove Road School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cove Road School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cove Road School a charter school?
No, Cove Road School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cove Road School a Title I school?
No, Cove Road School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cove Road School?
25.4% of students at Cove Road 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (732) 264-5050
- Area population (ZIP 07730)
- 17,193
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 46
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07730; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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