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#2463 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Hazelwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Middlesex Borough School District · Middlesex, NJ
A Middlesex Borough School District elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 HAZELWOOD AVENUE, Middlesex, NJ 08846
- Math 29% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hazelwood Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hazelwood 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,063
Median home value
$414,600
Median rent
$1,493/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchung Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Smalley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 3–6 | 1.3 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–2 | 1.4 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Parker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 1.5 mi | 181 | 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.
Middlesex Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hazelwood Elementary School is listed in Middlesex Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazelwood Elementary School
Hazelwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middlesex, NJ, part of Middlesex Borough School District, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,463 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazelwood Elementary School
What grades does Hazelwood Elementary School serve?
Hazelwood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Hazelwood Elementary School?
Hazelwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazelwood Elementary School rank in NJ?
Hazelwood Elementary School ranks #2,463 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hazelwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazelwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Hazelwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazelwood Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hazelwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazelwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hazelwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazelwood Elementary School?
26.2% of students at Hazelwood 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (732) 317-6000
- Area population (ZIP 08846)
- 14,518
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 08846; 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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