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Franklin Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 1062 students

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Posted October 1, 2009

This is an excellent school and pleased with the results with my children. They have learned and are willing to learn either by choice or by seeing others doing well and trying hard which influences them to do the same.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2008

The school staff from custodians to administrators are caring and dedicated to the students. The PTA is fantastic - not a clique - as others may think. If you want to be involved, you will be, if you don't you will stand on the side and complain. Simple as that. My children have received the best education possible at Franklin School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2007

Most of the teachers in Franklin School do care about the kids. I do agree with the parent that posted about the PTA being a Click. Even if you wanted to get involved they do not make you feel welcome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2005

This school has some very fine teachers but there are some who do not like to work. They're too much into the union and don't do what best for the kids. Some teachers go above the call of duty and try to help the kids and raise money, but others can't be bothered. There are too many kids in this school. All the Portuguese bilingual children in town attend this school. The PTA is a clique. They do not like to include people other than those born and raised in Kearny. They only like their ideas. Not too many parents are involved because they are excluded by the PTA.
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Posted January 13, 2005

My children go to Franklin school and I think the teachers are great. They work very hard to teach your children everything they need to know in order to move on to the next grade. The PTA is great, they work together well,and do many thing to help the children get through the school year. I love this school and so do my children. We would not change anything about it.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students63%
Female74%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White71%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged64%
Special educationn/a
General education69%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant63%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
White76%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Non-economically disadvantaged79%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students52%
Female52%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
White54%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged59%
Special educationn/a
General education61%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant52%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students66%
Female62%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
White67%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Non-economically disadvantaged74%
Special education44%
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant66%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special education75%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant92%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students56%
Female66%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White54%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged52%
Non-economically disadvantaged58%
Special educationn/a
General education64%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education88%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant77%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students62%
Female69%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Pacific Islandern/a
White65%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Non-economically disadvantaged62%
Special education44%
General education66%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Pacific Islandern/a
White72%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Non-economically disadvantaged76%
Special education38%
General education83%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students48%
Female54%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education57%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant48%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students48%
Female51%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White48%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Special education17%
General education55%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant48%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special education23%
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant82%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female64%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
White68%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students80%
Female81%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
General education91%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 60% 20%
White 36% 54%
Asian 2% 8%
Black 1% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 955-5020

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