Franklin Avenue Middle School
384 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
384
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 302 |
| Hispanic | 27 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White302 (78.6 %)
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Asian38 (9.9 %)
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Hispanic27 (7.0 %)
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Black8 (2.1 %)
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Two or More8 (2.1 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Franklin Lakes School District |
| Phone: | (201)891-0202 |
| Website: | http://fams.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 384 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 56.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 7 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
118
Grade 7
131
Grade 8
127
Ungraded
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 118 |
| Grade 7 | 131 |
| Grade 8 | 127 |
| Ungraded | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 175 | 45.6% |
| Male | 209 | 54.4% |
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