Very Good
#713 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 29% in state
Ethel Hoppock Middle School
Middle School · Bethlehem Township School District · Asbury, NJ
A Bethlehem Township School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
280 ASBURY WEST PORTAL RD, Asbury, NJ 08802
- Math 51% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ethel Hoppock Middle School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,012
Median home value
$458,500
Median rent
$2,194/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
1.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | 4.0 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Stewartsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 209 | 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.
Bethlehem Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ethel Hoppock Middle School is listed in Bethlehem Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ethel Hoppock Middle School
Ethel Hoppock Middle School is a public middle school in Asbury, NJ, part of Bethlehem Township School District, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ethel Hoppock Middle School
What grades does Ethel Hoppock Middle School serve?
Ethel Hoppock Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ethel Hoppock Middle School?
Ethel Hoppock Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Hoppock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Hoppock Middle 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 Ethel Hoppock Middle School rank in NJ?
Ethel Hoppock Middle School ranks #713 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ethel Hoppock Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ethel Hoppock Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ethel Hoppock Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ethel Hoppock Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ethel Hoppock Middle School a charter school?
No, Ethel Hoppock Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ethel Hoppock Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ethel Hoppock Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ethel Hoppock Middle School?
2.2% of students at Ethel Hoppock Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (908) 479-6336
- Area population (ZIP 08802)
- 4,604
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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 08802; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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