- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, NJ
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340549000563
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 73.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340549000563 · Somerset, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 11.1:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (2,134 students)
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.8 → 73.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- This school 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
- Franklin Middl 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus compares
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
African American 29.6%
Asian 14.9%
White 10.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
How many students attend Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has 787 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus?
38.8% of students at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Sampson G. Smith Campus rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks #2 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 Sampson G. Smith Campus, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students), Claremont Elementary School (685 students), and Franklin Park School (671 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.