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#1072 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 43% in state
Hackensack Middle School
Middle School · Hackensack School District · Hackensack, NJ
A middle school in Hackensack, NJ where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
- Math 32% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hackensack Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hackensack Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hackensack), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,212
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Greatness and ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Maywood Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 4–8 | 1.3 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Bogota Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–7 | 1.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hackensack School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $30,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hackensack Middle School is listed in Hackensack School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack Middle School is a public middle school in Hackensack, NJ, part of Hackensack School District, serving approximately 1,402 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hackensack Middle School
What grades does Hackensack Middle School serve?
Hackensack Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Hackensack Middle School?
Hackensack Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackensack Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackensack Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hackensack Middle School rank in NJ?
Hackensack Middle School ranks #1,072 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hackensack Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hackensack Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Hackensack Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hackensack Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Hackensack Middle School a charter school?
No, Hackensack Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hackensack Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hackensack Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hackensack Middle School?
54.1% of students at Hackensack 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 123
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (201) 646-7842
- Area population (ZIP 07601)
- 45,768
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 07601; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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