Franklin Avenue Middle School
Franklin Avenue Middle School serves 415 students in grades 6-8.
Franklin Avenue Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Franklin Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Franklin Avenue Middle School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Rankings
Franklin Avenue Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Avenue Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #401 out of 2221 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 29% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 87% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin Lakes School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin Avenue Middle School is Indian Hills High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Manito Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Manito Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 251 students10
1.1 miles
111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-6106 1.1 K-5 251 - Franklin Lakes Woodside Avenue School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 254 students10
1.1 miles
305 Woodside Ave
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-5600 1.1 K-5 254 - Franklin Lakes Colonial Road School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 259 students10
1.2 miles
749 Colonial Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 337-0336 1.2 PK-5 259 - Oakland Heights Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 327 students10
1.5 miles
114 Seminole Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-4147 1.5 PK-5 327 - Oakland Indian Hills High School Math: 58% | Reading: 80%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,109 student10
1.5 miles
97 Yawpo Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 337-0100 1.5 9-12 1,109
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