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#1126 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Middle School · Franklin Township Public School District · Somerset, NJ
A Franklin Township Public School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1649 Amwell Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Math 25% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,866
Median home value
$438,600
Median rent
$1,942/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is listed in Franklin Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is a public middle school in Somerset, NJ, part of Franklin Township Public School District, serving approximately 714 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
What grades does Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus serve?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus rank in NJ?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus ranks #1,126 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus a charter school?
No, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus a Title I school?
No, Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
47.5% of students at Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (732) 873-2800
- Area population (ZIP 08873)
- 55,862
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08873; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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