- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, NJ
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340549005212
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549005212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 340549005212 · Somerset, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 7.3:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (2,134 students)
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- Franklin Middl 787
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
787 students
- Claremont Elem 685
Claremont Elementary School
685 students
- Franklin Park 671
Franklin Park School
671 students
- This school 592
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
592 students
- Elizabeth Aven 541
Elizabeth Avenue School
541 students
What this shows Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus compares
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
African American 34.3%
White 6.9%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Public School District reports $26,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Somerset
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
How many students attend Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
42.3% of students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Public School District?
Besides Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students), and Claremont Elementary School (685 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.