Summary:
The city of Hackettstown, New Jersey is home to 4 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Hackettstown Public School District. The schools in this district demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout performers and opportunities for growth.
Hackettstown High School is a standout, ranking 200 out of 426 New Jersey high schools and maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.1%. The school also excels in NJSLA Geometry assessments, with 80% of students proficient or better. Meanwhile, Hackettstown Middle School stands out in NJSLA English Language Arts and Algebra I, with 71.5% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and 80% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I.
While the schools in the Hackettstown Public School District generally maintain a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are areas for improvement. All four schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the elementary and middle schools have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic challenges.
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