C
Below Average
53/100

Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1649 Amwell Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
714
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (−2 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%62%reading +9 pts, math +7 pts73rd percentile (list)
Black43%26%reading +7 pts, math +6 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading -3 pts, math -7 pts29th percentile (list)
Asian82%77%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income33%21%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1649 Amwell Road
City Somerset
ZIP Code 08873
District 3405490
NCES School ID 340549000563
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08873

Understanding the community around Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $110,396
Per Capita Income $54,560
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.1%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $410,800
Median Rent $1,924
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 35.2%
Hispanic/Latino 34.0%
Asian 16.3%
White 11.3%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 714
Teachers (FTE) 73.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus has 714 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus serve?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus receive per student?
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus receives $31,320 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus in 08873 ▼
Avg Home Value
$581,824
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,722
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
32.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026