Hillsborough Township Middle School

Summary:

Hillsborough Township Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Hillsborough, New Jersey, part of the Hillsborough Township Public School District. With 1,193 students, the school consistently ranks in the top 15% of New Jersey middle schools, with strong academic performance and efficient use of resources.

Hillsborough Township Middle School excels academically, with proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly higher than the state averages, often by 15-20 percentage points. The school also stands out in advanced math courses, with 96-100% of students proficient in Algebra I and 96-98% proficient in Geometry. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there is a noticeable achievement gap between the White student subgroup and the Asian, African American, and English Language Learner subgroups, an area the school may want to investigate further.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School and Somerville Middle School, Hillsborough Township Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. Additionally, the school spends approximately $6,250 per student, which is lower than the nearby Montgomery Township and Bridgewater-Raritan schools, indicating efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 260 Triangle Road
       Hillsborough, NJ  08844


(908) 431-6600

District: Hillsborough Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,250 Help


Students who attend Hillsborough Township Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hillsborough High School

Feeder schools for Hillsborough Township Middle School:

Elementary:    Amsterdam Elementary School
    Hillsborough Township Elementary School
    Sunnymead Elementary School
    Triangle Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  1,230

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.4%
Asian:
36.0%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Compare Details Hillsborough Township Middle School ranks better than 86% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.4%), Asian (36%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillsborough Township Middle School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillsborough Township Middle School is $6,250.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hillsborough Township Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough Township Middle School 104th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Hillsborough Township Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hillsborough Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough Township Public School District 71st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillsborough Township Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.49 188th 574 67.2%
2004 77.76 148th 588 74.8%
2005 79.57 124th 599 79.3%
2006 80.28 117th 615 81.0%
2007 80.52 97th 631 84.6%
2008 79.91 113th 640 82.3%
2009 78.31 134th 664 79.8%
2010 79.75 123rd 677 81.8%
2011 82.31 102nd 684 85.1%
2012 82.27 107th 677 84.2%
2013 83.57 86th 704 87.8%
2014 81.88 105th 717 85.4%
2015 56.71 297th 713 58.3%
2016 63.01 244th 713 65.8%
2017 83.36 90th 712 87.4%
2018 78.92 132nd 716 81.6%
2019 82.02 102nd 745 86.3%
2022 81.41 111th 745 85.1%
2023 82.31 100th 748 86.6%
2024 82.23 104th 743 86.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.40 23rd 202 88.6%
2019 83.12 21st 227 90.7%
2024 71.50 48th 320 85.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.78 59th 471 87.5%
2019 74.25 81st 492 83.5%
2022 72.71 79th 535 85.2%
2023 74.59 60th 505 88.1%
2024 66.43 106th 510 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.17 177th 522 66.1%
2019 53.25 214th 541 60.4%
2022 66.98 81st 549 85.2%
2023 82.54 42nd 568 92.6%
2024 66.74 106th 584 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.71 144th 680 78.8%
2019 83.01 104th 703 85.2%
2022 81.08 113th 726 84.4%
2023 83.47 100th 720 86.1%
2024 82.11 114th 717 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 107th 675 84.1%
2019 82.08 111th 697 84.1%
2022 80.03 128th 730 82.5%
2023 82.62 104th 718 85.5%
2024 83.16 108th 719 85.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 55th 200 72.5%
2019 79.11 30th 199 84.9%
2022 74.31 41st 200 79.5%
2023 68.88 61st 201 69.7%
2024 74.46 41st 200 79.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.18 11th 326 96.6%
2019 86.89 25th 326 92.3%
2022 73.55 51st 356 85.7%
2023 92.53 10th 361 97.2%
2024 82.96 26th 352 92.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.21 149th 504 70.4%
2019 72.52 98th 524 81.3%
2022 65.95 137th 591 76.8%
2023 71.66 111th 587 81.1%
2024 65.25 150th 589 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hillsborough Township Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 184th 497 63.0%
2019 67.78 143rd 504 71.6%
2022 57.13 197th 512 61.5%
2023 61.62 179th 509 64.8%
2024 59.23 191st 510 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hillsborough Township Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 895 31 44 15 0 n/a n/a 0 985
1989 925 34 41 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1990 938 48 51 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1056
1991 950 38 66 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
1992 1001 50 60 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1127
1993 1046 55 60 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1182
1994 1103 64 78 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1279
1995 1079 58 82 52 4 n/a n/a 0 1275
1996 1079 58 82 52 4 n/a n/a 0 1275
1998 1233 66 85 57 5 n/a n/a 0 1446
1999 1278 64 98 64 0 n/a n/a 0 1504
2000 1389 69 114 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1637
2001 1505 83 124 75 1 n/a n/a 0 1788
2002 1034 53 81 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1225
2003 1034 53 81 54 3 n/a n/a 0 1225
2004 1007 49 117 60 5 n/a n/a 0 1238
2005 933 47 118 84 0 n/a n/a 0 1182
2006 928 58 111 61 0 n/a n/a 0 1158
2007 992 60 123 67 0 n/a n/a 0 1242
2008 1002 59 121 80 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
2009 981 55 131 87 0 0 0 0 1254
2010 934 64 165 72 0 0 0 0 1235
2011 874 73 181 67 0 2 0 0 1197
2012 819 65 179 71 0 1 0 0 1135
2013 772 60 198 71 0 3 0 0 1104
2014 764 65 217 75 0 4 0 0 1125
2015 777 62 242 83 0 1 0 0 1165
2016 777 52 272 89 0 2 0 0 1192
2017 712 57 318 87 0 4 2 0 1180
2018 678 56 355 102 0 4 1 0 1196
2019 685 54 340 121 0 5 4 0 1209
2020 661 67 359 124 0 4 10 0 1225
2021 608 79 389 118 3 5 6 0 1208
2022 583 78 408 121 6 6 10 0 1212
2023 559 62 419 125 5 7 15 1 1193
2024 534 80 443 146 6 9 11 1 1230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillsborough Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 985 65.0 15.1 n/a
1989 1018 77.0 13.2 n/a
1990 1056 83.0 12.7 1.2
1991 1072 84.0 12.7 1.1
1992 1127 87.0 12.9 2
1993 1182 91.8 12.9 2.1
1994 1279 93.2 13.7 3
1995 1275 106.6 12.0 3
1996 1275 106.6 12.0 3
1998 1446 116.3 12.4 3.6
1999 1504 126.0 11.9 3.5
2000 1637 131.5 12.4 5.4
2001 1788 131.7 13.6 4.7
2002 1225 115.0 10.7 3.8
2003 1225 115.0 10.7 3.8
2004 1238 115.1 10.8 4.4
2005 1182 113.2 10.4 n/a
2006 1158 111.2 10.4 5.9
2007 1242 114.5 10.8 4.3
2008 1262 94.0 13.4 6.3
2009 1254 113.7 9.4 7.7
2010 1235 94.0 13.1 6.9
2011 1197 85.3 14.0 8.1
2012 1135 105.9 10.7 8.5
2013 1104 104.9 10.5 6.4
2014 1125 113.0 9.9 8.6
2015 1165 109.0 10.6 8.7
2016 1192 110.0 10.8 9.1
2017 1180 104.0 11.3 9.2
2018 1196 103.0 11.6 9.3
2019 1209 106.0 11.3 9.6
2020 1225 103.0 11.8 10
2021 1208 107.0 11.2 8.9
2022 1212 106.0 11.4 7.8
2023 1193 103.0 11.5 10
2024 1230 104.3 11.7 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillsborough Township Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 985 65.0 15.1 n/a
1989 1018 77.0 13.2 n/a
1990 1056 83.0 12.7 1.2
1991 1072 84.0 12.7 1.1
1992 1127 87.0 12.9 2
1993 1182 91.8 12.9 2.1
1994 1279 93.2 13.7 3
1995 1275 106.6 12.0 3
1996 1275 106.6 12.0 3
1998 1446 116.3 12.4 3.6
1999 1504 126.0 11.9 3.5
2000 1637 131.5 12.4 5.4
2001 1788 131.7 13.6 4.7
2002 1225 115.0 10.7 3.8
2003 1225 115.0 10.7 3.8
2004 1238 115.1 10.8 4.4
2005 1182 113.2 10.4 n/a
2006 1158 111.2 10.4 5.9
2007 1242 114.5 10.8 4.3
2008 1262 94.0 13.4 6.3
2009 1254 113.7 9.4 7.7
2010 1235 94.0 13.1 6.9
2011 1197 85.3 14.0 8.1
2012 1135 105.9 10.7 8.5
2013 1104 104.9 10.5 6.4
2014 1125 113.0 9.9 8.6
2015 1165 109.0 10.6 8.7
2016 1192 110.0 10.8 9.1
2017 1180 104.0 11.3 9.2
2018 1196 103.0 11.6 9.3
2019 1209 106.0 11.3 9.6
2020 1225 103.0 11.8 10
2021 1208 107.0 11.2 8.9
2022 1212 106.0 11.4 7.8
2023 1193 103.0 11.5 10
2024 1230 104.3 11.7 11.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillsborough Township Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $6,250

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillsborough Township Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 100th of 748 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Middle School)78.975.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Public School District)78.975.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Middle School)68.358.4
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Public School District)68.358.4
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Public School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Middle School)78.173.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Public School District)78.173.3
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Middle School)49.128.9
 20.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Public School District)49.128.8
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Middle School)9886.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Public School District)9886.1
 11.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Hillsborough Township Middle School)10098.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (Hillsborough Township Public School District)10098.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Middle School)98.489.1
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hillsborough Township Public School District)7155.4
 15.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough Township Middle School)10098.3
 1.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough Township Public School District)56.477.3
 20.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12091193
 1.3%
African American5462
 14.8%
American Indian05
Asian340419
 23.2%
Hispanic121125
 3.3%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White685559
 18.4%
Two or More Races415
 275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.6%10%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough Township Middle School

Students at Hillsborough Township Middle School are 43% White, 36% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American.

Students who attend Hillsborough Township Middle School usually go on to attend Hillsborough High School

Hillsborough Township Middle School ranks 104th of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,230 students attended Hillsborough Township Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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