FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Franklin Lakes School District school district, located in FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ with about 415 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (FAMS), located in the affluent borough of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Franklin Lakes Public School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school. The school environment emphasizes a balance between intellectual growth and social-emotional development, fostering a community where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while participating in a diverse range of extracurricular activities.
Beyond its core academic offerings, FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is noted for its strong emphasis on technology integration and a comprehensive arts and athletics program. The school benefits from a highly involved parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on providing personalized instruction. With a focus on character education and civic responsibility, FAMS strives to create a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps adolescents navigate the transition from childhood to young adulthood, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in Bergen County.
For more information, contact FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL at (201) 891-0202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ 07417
(201) 891-0202
FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ with about 415 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin Lakes School District
- Total Students:
- 415
- Teachers:
- 53.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 415 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.0%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.