Enrollment
787
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is a mid-sized middle school in Somerset, New Jersey, enrolling 787 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 787 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Somerset's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus (592 students): Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 7.3:1).
Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students) and Claremont Elementary School (685 students) alongside Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus.
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 Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus compares
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,171
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Public School District, which includes Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus.
$26,171
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
- 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.
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 (~787 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus a good school?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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