Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus's student population of 592 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Franklin Warriors
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus 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 Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus is 0.65, 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
#1837 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
34%
14%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Franklin Township Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus's ranking?
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus is ranked #1837 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus often compared to?
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Somerville Middle School, Bridgewater-raritan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus?
592 students attend Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus?
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus offer ?
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus part of?
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus is part of Franklin Township Public School District.
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