Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Summary:

Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Franklin Township Public School District in Somerset, New Jersey. With a student population of 730, the school stands out for its significantly higher percentages of Hispanic (50.68%) and African American (33.56%) students compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Franklin Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom half of New Jersey middle schools, with a ranking between 522-601 out of 652-748 schools over the past 5 years. Its performance on NJSLA assessments is also significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 5.7% in 2017-2018 to 13.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and most of the surrounding schools. With over 50% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Franklin Middle School serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby Franklin Township Public School District.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Churchill Junior High School, Conackamack Middle School, and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus, Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus consistently underperforms academically, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and community engagement could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at this school.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 415 Francis Street
       Somerset, NJ  08873-2827


(732) 249-6410

District: Franklin Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
583rd of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,093 Help


Students who attend Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus usually attend:

High:    Franklin High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus:

Elementary:    Conerly Road School
    Hillcrest School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
African American:
33.6%
White:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranks worse than 77.9% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), African American (33.6%), White (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is 8.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is $13,093.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus 583rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus in the ranking list.)

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Franklin Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Township Public School District 448th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.16 420th 574 26.8%
2004 34.88 432nd 588 26.5%
2005 40.02 421st 599 29.7%
2006 39.37 446th 615 27.5%
2007 45.78 437th 631 30.7%
2008 41.35 450th 640 29.7%
2009 43.89 454th 664 31.6%
2010 39.32 472nd 677 30.3%
2011 36.92 489th 684 28.5%
2012 42.38 466th 677 31.2%
2013 39.57 485th 704 31.1%
2014 40.08 477th 717 33.5%
2015 46.78 382nd 713 46.4%
2016 49.67 355th 713 50.2%
2017 38.00 455th 712 36.1%
2018 38.42 456th 716 36.3%
2019 29.62 531st 745 28.7%
2021 18.29 522nd 652 19.9%
2022 19.24 601st 745 19.3%
2023 21.34 583rd 748 22.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.61 120th 202 40.6%
2019 36.98 132nd 227 41.9%
2021 20.15 184th 197 6.6%
2022 27.15 216th 270 20.0%
2023 33.22 197th 288 31.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.27 285th 471 39.5%
2019 26.96 375th 492 23.8%
2022 25.08 432nd 535 19.3%
2023 20.78 446th 505 11.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 296th 522 43.3%
2019 45.05 287th 541 47.0%
2021 20.07 377th 467 19.3%
2022 22.40 438th 549 20.2%
2023 25.16 436th 568 23.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.53 441st 680 35.1%
2019 32.21 498th 703 29.2%
2021 23.91 463rd 625 25.9%
2022 23.93 555th 726 23.6%
2023 25.60 531st 720 26.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.43 417th 675 38.2%
2019 28.34 511th 697 26.7%
2021 15.99 534th 635 15.9%
2022 18.01 608th 730 16.7%
2023 20.38 571st 718 20.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 113th 200 43.5%
2019 39.69 131st 199 34.2%
2022 2.53 190th 200 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.02 120th 326 63.2%
2019 55.76 122nd 326 62.6%
2021 45.32 135th 291 53.6%
2022 42.32 195th 356 45.2%
2023 46.51 168th 361 53.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.84 310th 504 38.5%
2019 33.82 355th 524 32.3%
2021 21.39 414th 480 13.8%
2022 22.61 494th 591 16.4%
2023 27.06 455th 587 22.5%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 143rd 497 71.2%
2019 66.04 153rd 504 69.6%
2021 31.14 320th 435 26.4%
2022 44.93 272nd 512 46.9%
2023 36.34 326th 509 36.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 284 271 31 26 8 n/a n/a 0 620
1989 251 272 32 27 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1990 258 303 35 25 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1991 275 335 52 30 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 281 319 56 35 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1993 309 395 61 58 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1994 377 518 109 64 1 n/a n/a 0 1069
1995 352 538 114 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1086
1996 352 538 114 81 1 n/a n/a 0 1086
1998 382 543 122 106 1 n/a n/a 0 1154
1999 263 389 75 80 1 n/a n/a 0 808
2000 266 379 81 84 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2001 289 401 83 101 0 n/a n/a 0 874
2002 312 507 93 146 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
2003 312 507 93 146 1 n/a n/a 0 1059
2004 308 509 101 149 2 n/a n/a 0 1069
2005 302 528 133 140 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
2006 301 523 125 164 0 n/a n/a 0 1113
2007 238 481 128 158 0 n/a n/a 0 1005
2008 224 496 130 183 1 n/a n/a 0 1034
2009 224 506 115 206 1 0 1 0 1053
2010 203 480 141 212 3 0 2 0 1041
2011 182 455 159 232 3 0 1 0 1032
2012 188 472 140 250 2 1 4 0 1057
2013 184 442 148 279 2 1 3 0 1059
2014 143 477 149 317 1 2 3 0 1092
2015 127 463 144 342 2 1 4 0 1083
2016 141 422 140 338 4 1 10 0 1056
2017 140 431 131 323 5 3 9 0 1042
2018 127 408 112 314 4 3 11 0 979
2019 62 286 46 299 2 1 10 0 706
2020 55 259 45 309 3 1 15 0 687
2021 45 258 37 304 1 0 17 0 662
2022 57 242 36 361 1 2 15 0 714
2023 56 245 39 370 0 3 17 0 730

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 54.0 11.4 n/a
1989 584 55.0 10.6 n/a
1990 623 55.0 11.3 8.2
1991 692 53.0 13.0 0
1992 691 56.0 12.3 17.7
1993 823 64.0 12.9 18.5
1994 1069 83.8 12.8 20.3
1995 1086 85.8 12.7 24.3
1996 1086 85.8 12.7 24.3
1998 1154 86.8 13.3 19.1
1999 808 70.8 11.4 22.4
2000 810 73.8 11.0 29.3
2001 874 74.0 11.8 30.9
2002 1059 89.5 11.8 32.4
2003 1059 89.5 11.8 32.4
2004 1069 93.5 11.4 31.3
2005 1104 97.8 11.3 n/a
2006 1113 112.8 9.9 31.4
2007 1005 113.0 8.9 31
2008 1034 99.0 10.4 30.7
2009 1053 112.5 8.0 33.4
2010 1041 107.0 9.7 38.2
2011 1032 101.0 10.2 40
2012 1057 116.4 9.0 41.2
2013 1059 109.7 9.6 48.4
2014 1092 107.9 10.1 52.8
2015 1083 114.0 9.5 49.1
2016 1056 116.0 9.1 49.1
2017 1042 115.6 9.0 50.5
2018 979 112.4 8.7 47.3
2019 706 90.8 7.7 54.4
2020 687 91.8 7.4 56.5
2021 662 87.5 7.5 54.1
2022 714 90.4 7.8 54.6
2023 730 81.5 8.9 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 620 54.0 11.4 n/a
1989 584 55.0 10.6 n/a
1990 623 55.0 11.3 8.2
1991 692 53.0 13.0 0
1992 691 56.0 12.3 17.7
1993 823 64.0 12.9 18.5
1994 1069 83.8 12.8 20.3
1995 1086 85.8 12.7 24.3
1996 1086 85.8 12.7 24.3
1998 1154 86.8 13.3 19.1
1999 808 70.8 11.4 22.4
2000 810 73.8 11.0 29.3
2001 874 74.0 11.8 30.9
2002 1059 89.5 11.8 32.4
2003 1059 89.5 11.8 32.4
2004 1069 93.5 11.4 31.3
2005 1104 97.8 11.3 n/a
2006 1113 112.8 9.9 31.4
2007 1005 113.0 8.9 31
2008 1034 99.0 10.4 30.7
2009 1053 112.5 8.0 33.4
2010 1041 107.0 9.7 38.2
2011 1032 101.0 10.2 40
2012 1057 116.4 9.0 41.2
2013 1059 109.7 9.6 48.4
2014 1092 107.9 10.1 52.8
2015 1083 114.0 9.5 49.1
2016 1056 116.0 9.1 49.1
2017 1042 115.6 9.0 50.5
2018 979 112.4 8.7 47.3
2019 706 90.8 7.7 54.4
2020 687 91.8 7.4 56.5
2021 662 87.5 7.5 54.1
2022 714 90.4 7.8 54.6
2023 730 81.5 8.9 53.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (3.5%) $12,629 (96.5%) $13,093

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 531st of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 583rd of 748 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)3122.6
 8.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Public School District)41.328.5
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)25.116.7
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Township Public School District)33.122
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)52.239.2
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Public School District)54.446.5
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)24.813.1
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Township Public School District)25.415.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)95.556.5
 39%
   7th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Township Public School District)89.981
 8.9%
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)60.342.2
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Township Public School District)61.145.4
 15.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)17.76.3
 11.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Township Public School District)19.65.6
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)60.440
 20.4%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Township Public School District)74.747.6
 27.1%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
8th Grade Geometry (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)90.946.2
 44.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (Franklin Township Public School District)92.857.1
 35.7%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)72.347.9
 24.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Township Public School District)38.738.6
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus)90.946.2
 44.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Franklin Township Public School District)30.436.5
 6.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706730
 3.4%
African American286245
 14.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4639
 15.2%
Hispanic299370
 23.7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White6256
 9.7%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%53.3%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus.

Students who attend Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus usually go on to attend Franklin High School

Students at Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus are 51% Hispanic, 34% African American, 8% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranks in the bottom 22.1% of New Jersey middle schools.


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