Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Hatchery Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatchery Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hatchery Hill Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hatchery Hill Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
40%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
283 students attend Hatchery Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hatchery Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hatchery Hill Elementary School?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hatchery Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hatchery Hill Elementary School part of?
Hatchery Hill Elementary School is part of Hackettstown Public School District.
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