Franklin Avenue Middle School

Summary:

Franklin Avenue Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, serving 384 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Franklin Lakes School District, which is ranked 103 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Avenue Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on the NJSLA exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 63.4% to 77.7%, compared to the state averages of 52.9% to 53.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 16.4% to 60.8%, compared to the state averages of 19.4% to 36.2%. The school's performance in advanced math courses, such as Algebra I and Geometry, is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates exceeding 90% in many cases.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Schuyler Colfax Middle School, Brookside School, and Waldwick Middle School, Franklin Avenue Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement. However, some nearby schools, like Lakeside School, have lower academic performance. Overall, Franklin Avenue Middle School's strong performance, equity-focused approach, and commitment to continuous improvement make it a valuable asset to the Franklin Lakes community and the state of New Jersey.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 755 Franklin Avenue
       Franklin Lakes, NJ  07417


(201) 891-0202

District: Franklin Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,230 Help


Students who attend Franklin Avenue Middle School usually attend:

High:    Indian Hills High School
    Ramapo High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Avenue Middle School:

Elementary:    Colonial Road School
    High Mountain Road School
    Woodside Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Asian:
9.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.4% Help


 See top rated New Jersey middle schools

 Compare Franklin Avenue Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks better than 81% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.62. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), Asian (9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 2.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Avenue Middle School is 7.1. (See more...)
Help
Compare Franklin Avenue Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Avenue Middle School is $13,230.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Avenue Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Avenue Middle School 141st of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Franklin Avenue Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Franklin Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Lakes School District 103rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Franklin Avenue Middle School?

Rank History for Franklin Avenue Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.41 112th 574 80.5%
2004 84.19 62nd 588 89.5%
2005 82.76 76th 599 87.3%
2006 75.15 178th 615 71.1%
2007 80.06 103rd 631 83.7%
2008 81.83 89th 640 86.1%
2009 83.03 74th 664 88.9%
2010 86.62 38th 677 94.4%
2011 86.54 36th 684 94.7%
2012 83.69 87th 677 87.1%
2013 84.27 73rd 704 89.6%
2014 84.42 71st 717 90.1%
2015 82.85 75th 713 89.5%
2016 72.55 169th 713 76.3%
2017 80.12 129th 712 81.9%
2018 81.96 95th 716 86.7%
2019 78.02 144th 745 80.7%
2021 70.38 172nd 652 73.6%
2022 76.39 152nd 745 79.6%
2023 81.12 118th 748 84.2%
2024 77.62 141st 743 81.0%
See the entire list of New Jersey Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.89 81st 471 82.8%
2019 78.43 61st 492 87.6%
2021 76.88 51st 401 87.3%
2022 51.16 186th 535 65.2%
2023 39.13 267th 505 47.1%
2024 65.23 116th 510 77.3%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Female students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.27 95th 680 86.0%
2019 76.79 152nd 703 78.4%
2021 69.94 157th 625 74.9%
2022 76.38 154th 726 78.8%
2023 83.18 102nd 720 85.8%
2024 80.28 133rd 717 81.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.79 115th 675 83.0%
2019 80.18 131st 697 81.2%
2021 70.36 155th 635 75.6%
2022 77.23 138th 730 81.1%
2023 78.29 136th 718 81.1%
2024 75.65 157th 719 78.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.70 30th 200 85.0%
2022 48.96 110th 200 45.0%
2023 81.71 21st 201 89.6%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.27 42nd 587 92.8%
2024 77.69 84th 589 85.7%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.97 126th 497 74.6%
2019 67.86 141st 504 72.0%
2021 50.86 188th 435 56.8%
2022 62.55 173rd 512 66.2%
2023 67.46 143rd 509 71.9%
2024 66.28 153rd 510 70.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Franklin Avenue Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
50%

0%

0%

50%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 12, 2014

Open Quote They only care about standardized test scores so "regular" students miss out on electives and are sent to remedial classes. Yet, they already make the students take double periods of math and English. If the "regular" students can't pass the test with double periods then the problem may not lie with the students. Is FAMS advanced in terms of technology? Yes; but many of the staff and students lack interpersonal skills. You still need those to be a successful and responsible citizen.
The administration is horrendous. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Franklin Avenue Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 374 3 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 393 5 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 413 3 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 427 5 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 449 3 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 449 3 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 488 3 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 515 6 25 5 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 516 7 60 23 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 470 7 41 17 2 n/a n/a 0 537
2008 462 6 31 15 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2009 461 8 29 20 1 0 0 0 519
2010 450 8 26 18 2 0 0 0 504
2011 432 9 34 13 1 0 0 0 489
2012 449 9 38 9 0 0 0 0 505
2013 424 10 42 12 0 0 0 0 488
2014 405 8 39 16 0 1 0 0 469
2015 389 7 38 19 0 1 0 0 454
2016 375 6 36 15 0 1 1 0 434
2017 381 6 36 10 0 2 0 0 435
2018 361 7 37 8 0 2 0 0 415
2019 363 7 31 12 0 3 2 0 418
2020 343 6 36 16 0 2 4 0 407
2021 339 7 40 21 1 2 2 0 412
2022 311 8 32 24 1 1 3 0 380
2023 302 8 38 27 1 0 8 0 384
2024 288 6 34 35 1 0 13 0 377

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Avenue Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 402 33.5 12.0 0.2
1999 425 32.0 13.3 n/a
2000 447 35.2 12.7 0
2001 461 35.5 13.0 0.7
2002 474 38.6 12.3 1.9
2003 474 38.6 12.3 1.9
2004 505 39.6 12.8 0.4
2005 551 50.0 11.0 n/a
2006 608 54.0 11.3 0
2007 537 60.0 9.0 0
2008 515 43.0 12.0 n/a
2009 519 40.5 9.8 0.6
2010 504 44.0 11.4 1
2011 489 41.0 11.9 0
2012 505 50.3 10.0 n/a
2013 488 59.0 8.2 0
2014 469 57.0 8.2 0
2015 454 55.0 8.2 0.7
2016 434 58.0 7.4 0
2017 435 59.4 7.3 0.7
2018 415 53.4 7.7 0.7
2019 418 55.0 7.6 1.2
2020 407 54.0 7.5 1.5
2021 412 53.0 7.7 1.2
2022 380 56.0 6.7 2.6
2023 384 56.0 6.8 3.4
2024 377 53.0 7.1 2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Avenue Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 402 33.5 12.0 0.2
1999 425 32.0 13.3 n/a
2000 447 35.2 12.7 0
2001 461 35.5 13.0 0.7
2002 474 38.6 12.3 1.9
2003 474 38.6 12.3 1.9
2004 505 39.6 12.8 0.4
2005 551 50.0 11.0 n/a
2006 608 54.0 11.3 0
2007 537 60.0 9.0 0
2008 515 43.0 12.0 n/a
2009 519 40.5 9.8 0.6
2010 504 44.0 11.4 1
2011 489 41.0 11.9 0
2012 505 50.3 10.0 n/a
2013 488 59.0 8.2 0
2014 469 57.0 8.2 0
2015 454 55.0 8.2 0.7
2016 434 58.0 7.4 0
2017 435 59.4 7.3 0.7
2018 415 53.4 7.7 0.7
2019 418 55.0 7.6 1.2
2020 407 54.0 7.5 1.5
2021 412 53.0 7.7 1.2
2022 380 56.0 6.7 2.6
2023 384 56.0 6.8 3.4
2024 377 53.0 7.1 2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Avenue Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.7%) $13,138 (99.3%) $13,230

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Avenue Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 144th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 118th of 748 Middle schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Avenue Middle School)63.467
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)63.467
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Avenue Middle School)69.462
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)69.462
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Avenue Middle School)74.273.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)74.273.1
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Avenue Middle School)49.142.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)49.142.9
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
7th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Avenue Middle School)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Lakes School District)100100
   7th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)9589.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Avenue Middle School)8974.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)8974.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Avenue Middle School)47.427.9
 19.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)47.427.9
 19.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Avenue Middle School)10077.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Lakes School District)10077.8
 22.2%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.164.1
 11%
8th Grade Geometry (Franklin Avenue Middle School)94.4100
 5.6%
   8th Grade Geometry (Franklin Lakes School District)94.4100
 5.6%
   8th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)93.480.8
 12.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Avenue Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Franklin Lakes School District)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Franklin Avenue Middle School)94.8100
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Franklin Lakes School District)94.8100
 5.2%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418384
 8.1%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian01
Asian3138
 22.6%
Hispanic1227
 125%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White363302
 16.8%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.2%3.4%
 2.2%


Schools Near Franklin Avenue Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Avenue Middle School

Students at Franklin Avenue Middle School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Franklin Avenue Middle School usually go on to attend Indian Hills High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 377 students attended Franklin Avenue Middle School.

Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks 141st of 743 New Jersey middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Franklin Avenue Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Franklin Avenue Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 181 milliseconds.