Franklin Township Public School District

2301 Route 27
Somerset, NJ 08873
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Franklin Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,985 students in Franklin Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Franklin Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
6,985 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
718 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Franklin Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#505 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Franklin Township Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Township Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Township Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Franklin Township Public   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
30 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,044 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
15%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,599 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
32%
# Black Students
2,333 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
33%
15%
# White Students
747 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
11%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
410
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
504
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
450
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
433
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
451
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
442
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
447
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
429
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
478
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
604
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
499
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
506
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
510
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
383
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,067 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,749 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of Franklin Township Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$201 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of Franklin Township Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$30,067
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Franklin Township Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,749
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in Franklin Township Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin Township Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 12% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,176 students
Rank: #44.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Claremont Road
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 873-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #55.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Park School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Eden Street
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 297-5666
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,985 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District is ranked #503 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Township Public School District?
37% of Franklin Township Public School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Township Public School District?
Franklin Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,749 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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