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#1693 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Hackettstown Public School District · Hackettstown, NJ
A Hackettstown Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
398 5th Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- Math 57% proficient (2019)
- Reading 57% proficient (2019)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hatchery Hill Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hatchery Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average525/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hackettstown), 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
$107,956
Median home value
$373,000
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flocktown-kossmann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Benedict A. Cucinella SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Sandshore Rd. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–3 | 4.0 mi | 301 | 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.
Hackettstown Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hatchery Hill Elementary School is listed in Hackettstown Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hatchery Hill Elementary School
Hatchery Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hackettstown, NJ, part of Hackettstown Public School District, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,693 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hatchery Hill Elementary School
What grades does Hatchery Hill Elementary School serve?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatchery Hill Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hatchery Hill Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School ranks #1,693 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hatchery Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatchery Hill Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Hatchery Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hatchery Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hatchery Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hatchery Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Hatchery Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (908) 852-8550
- Area population (ZIP 07840)
- 31,995
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07840; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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