Enrollment
369
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Franklin Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340537000117
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Avenue Middle School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Franklin Lakes · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Avenue Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340537000117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Avenue Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Avenue Middle School
Franklin Avenue Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, enrolling 369 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, Franklin Avenue Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of New Jersey schools and 44% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the New Jersey average.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 185 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Franklin Lakes School District spends $32,615 per pupil, 31% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Franklin Lakes School District also operates High Mountain Road School (301 students) and Woodside Avenue School (264 students) alongside Franklin Avenue Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Avenue Middle School compares
Franklin Avenue Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Franklin Avenue Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Lakes School District, which includes Franklin Avenue Middle School.
$32,615
Per student
+31%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.9%
State 19.0%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Franklin Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Mountain Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Franklin Avenue Middle School?
Franklin Avenue Middle School has 369 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Middle School is 6.6:1, which is 44% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Avenue Middle School?
2.6% of students at Franklin Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Avenue Middle School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Avenue Middle School?
Franklin Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Avenue Middle School rank among public schools in Franklin Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin Lakes on the city page.
Is Franklin Avenue Middle School a good school?
Franklin Avenue Middle School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin Lakes School District?
Besides Franklin Avenue Middle School, Franklin Lakes School District also operates High Mountain Road School (301 students), Woodside Avenue School (264 students), and Colonial Road School (231 students). See the Franklin Lakes School District district page for the complete list.
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