Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Somerset, NJ · Franklin Township Public School District · Grades 6-8
369th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 16%· Stable
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus ranking
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus 369th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 16% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 16th in 2025.
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 609 students tested
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 667 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.2% | 53.4% | ▲ 25.2 pts | |
| Black | 42.0% | 29.8% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| White | 12.7% | 7.6% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Asian | 13.5% | 5.8% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Typical home value $576K in zip 08873 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1New Brunswick Middle SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1.6 mi away409th of 440
ELA 27% · Math 10% - 3Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith CampusFranklin Township Public School District · 1.7 mi away319th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 23% - 2Linwood SchoolNorth Brunswick Township School District · 2 mi away363rd of 440
ELA 36% · Math 24% - 7Conackamack Middle SchoolPiscataway Township School District · 3.2 mi away166th of 440
ELA 70% · Math 50% - 4Highland Park Middle SchoolHighland Park Boro School District · 3.4 mi away298th of 440
ELA 54% · Math 29% - 5Joyce Kilmer SchoolMilltown School District · 3.6 mi away248th of 440
ELA 53% · Math 42% - 3North Brunswick Twp. Middle SchoolNorth Brunswick Township School District · 4 mi away313th of 440
ELA 48% · Math 27% - 5Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolEdison Township School District · 4.5 mi away257th of 440
ELA 56% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus in?
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus is part of the Franklin Township Public School District district in Somerset, New Jersey.
Is Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus 369th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 16% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus?
Hispanic 53%, Black 30%, White 8%, Asian 6% (667 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08873 is $576K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.