Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus

Franklin Township Public School District

www.franklinboe.org

730 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle School, located at 415 Francis Street in Somerset, New Jersey, is a key component of the Franklin Township Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to bridging the transitional gap between elementary education and high school. The institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth during the formative middle school years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects, complemented by elective programs that allow for exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education. Beyond the classroom, Franklin Middle School promotes student engagement through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which are aimed at developing leadership skills, teamwork, and a sense of community. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school while nurturing them into responsible, well-rounded individuals.

730

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	370
Black	245
Asian	39
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
370 (50.7 %)
Black
245 (33.6 %)
White
56 (7.7 %)
Asian
39 (5.3 %)
Two or More
17 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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 Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)249-6410
Website:	http://www.franklinboe.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 240

Ungraded 45