Serving 1,399 students in grades 5-8, Hackensack Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hackensack Middle School's student population of 1,399 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Hackensack Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hackensack Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1874 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
4%
37%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackensack Middle School's ranking?
Hackensack Middle School is ranked #1874 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hackensack Middle School often compared to?
Hackensack Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Garfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hackensack Middle School?
1,399 students attend Hackensack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hackensack Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hackensack Middle School?
Hackensack Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hackensack Middle School offer ?
Hackensack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hackensack Middle School part of?
Hackensack Middle School is part of Hackensack School District.
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