Hardyston Township School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Hardyston Township School District

The Hardyston Township School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across two schools: an elementary school and a middle school. Because the district ends at grade eight, families planning for high school will need to look to regional receiving schools after their child completes the district’s program. With a modest enrollment for a pre-K–8 district, the student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic minority and smaller shares of Black and Asian students. Data on free- or reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, so the district’s economic profile from that angle is unclear.

Academically, the picture is mixed and varies by subject and grade. On the state’s NJSLA assessments, English language arts scores are a consistent strength. Across nearly every tested grade, a solid majority of students meet proficiency benchmarks, with particularly strong showings in fourth, seventh, and eighth grades. This pattern suggests that reading and writing instruction is working well for most students through the middle school years. Math results are more uneven. In the early elementary grades, roughly half of students reach the proficient level, but that share drops in fifth grade and again in eighth grade, where fewer than a third of students are on track. Science scores, tested in fifth and eighth grades, are also on the lower side. When the district’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades is averaged, it falls below the midpoint among Sussex County’s districts. A parent considering the district may want to ask what interventions are available for students who struggle with math and science, especially as students prepare to transition to high school.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable soft spot. The district’s rate places it above the midpoint among county districts for this metric, meaning a higher share of students are missing substantial school days. For a small district, this can have ripple effects on classroom continuity and individual progress. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range when compared with other Sussex County districts, which may be relevant for families wondering about resource levels for programs and staffing.

The district’s housing market is relatively affordable within New Jersey’s context. Home values in the communities it covers—Franklin, Hamburg, and Stockholm—are below the state median, reflecting Sussex County’s generally lower cost of living compared with more urbanized parts of the state. The county’s housing market shows moderate activity, with median listing prices rising modestly over the past year and homes selling fairly quickly. This combination might appeal to families seeking a more reasonable entry point into homeownership within commuting distance of employment centers.

Web research on the district turned up little in the way of recent strategic changes or policy shifts, so this account reflects only the data on hand. The district does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate exists, and many of the program offerings common in comprehensive high schools are not applicable here. For families who value solid English language arts instruction and a small-school environment in a more affordable corner of New Jersey, Hardyston may fit well. Those concerned about middle-grades math and science performance or about absenteeism would do well to visit the schools and ask about academic support and attendance initiatives.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

579

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 5%

White 75%

Asian 3%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

46%

41%

Gr 4

63%

69%

Gr 5

—

60%

Gr 6

35%

62%

Gr 7

43%

71%

Gr 8

—

70%

Math

Gr 3

31%

49%

Gr 4

40%

50%

Gr 5

—

34%

Gr 6

18%

47%

Gr 7

14%

52%

Gr 8

—

26%

Science

Gr 5

—

30%

Gr 8

—

37%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hardyston Township Middle School

Hardyston Township Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

28%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

68%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

27%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$406,289

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$375K to $434K

vs. state typical0.71x

vs. national typical1.10x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07460	Stockholm	$434K	+1.4%	38.7%
07419	Hamburg	$398K	+4.5%	36.9%
07416	Franklin	$375K	+0.3%	24.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,050/mo

Home price / national median income4.8x

Market Activity: Sussex County

Median listing price$469,000

Median listing price YoY+7.8%

Median price per sq ft$269

Median price per sq ft YoY+0.8%

Median days on market31.0 days

Active listings472

Active listings YoY+6.1%

New listings288

New listings YoY+9.1%

Pending listings280

Pending listings YoY-1.1%

Hotness: median listing price$439,750

Hotness: median listing price YoY+8.3%

Supply score93.7

Supply score YoY+3.2%

Demand score84.1

Demand score YoY+0.4%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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