FRANKLIN L. WILLIAMS SCHOOL

Franklin L. Williams School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jersey City Public Schools school district, located in JERSEY CITY, NJ with about 890 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, Franklin L. Williams School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Franklin L. Williams School (P.S. 7) is a public elementary school located in the Journal Square/Western Slope area of Jersey City, New Jersey. Serving a diverse student population, the school is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district. It is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academic growth, aiming to provide a supportive environment for students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its efforts to foster student engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic support programs. Like many schools in the Jersey City district, Franklin L. Williams focuses on addressing the needs of a multicultural student body, prioritizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its neighborhood on Laidlaw Avenue, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Franklin L. Williams School at (201) 714-8340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.