publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Franklin L. Williams School

222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, United States

+1 (201) 714-8340

http://ps22.jcboe.org

3.1

Overall Rating

Location

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Franklin L. Williams School Overview

About This School

Franklin L. Williams School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 906 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 38% proficiency in ELA and 24% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 73 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. Support services include a ratio of 453 students per counselor. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 74% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% White, 7% Black, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

906

Total Students

Grade 6-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

73 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts38%

Mathematics24%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

453:1

Franklin L. Williams School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

38%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

24%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

453

Students per Counselor

Franklin L. Williams School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor453:1

Franklin L. Williams School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.88%

Male

49.12%

Female

Total Enrollment: 906 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White8.06%

Hispanic74.39%

Asian9.6%

Black7.17%

Two or More Races0.66%

Native American0%

Franklin L. Williams School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin L. Williams School

Q: What is Franklin L. Williams School?

A: Franklin L. Williams School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Franklin L. Williams School?

A: Franklin L. Williams School has approximately 906 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Franklin L. Williams School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Franklin L. Williams School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Franklin L. Williams School
School Name	Franklin L. Williams School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	222 Laidlaw Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 714-8340
Total Students	906
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	73
Rating	3.1/10
ELA Proficiency	38%
Math Proficiency	24%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin L. Williams School

What is Franklin L. Williams School?

Franklin L. Williams School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Franklin L. Williams School?

Franklin L. Williams School has approximately 906 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin L. Williams School is 12:1.

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