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.
384
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
3.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Avenue Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White302
Hispanic27
Black8
Asian38
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • White
    302 (78.6 %)
  • Asian
    38 (9.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Avenue Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6118
Grade 7131
Grade 8127
Ungraded8
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Avenue Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17545.6%
Male20954.4%
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