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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 437 students
 

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Posted March 22, 2013
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I have nothing but great things to say about this school! I moved from Philadelphia and my daughter had to transfer schools mid year. Everyone from the staff down to the children were welcoming and great! My daughter is doing excellent and learning so much. As a previous parent mentioned there are always tons of school activities going on. I'm also very BIG on communication and this school is great at communicating events and keeping parents in the loop which I love and appreciate as this is something her last school most certainly lacked! My daughter loves her new school and the friends she has made, we couldn't be happier with Ben Franklin Elementary.
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Posted May 30, 2007
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I have to rate ben franklin on the high side! I have only had good things happen at this school my children are doing really well. I had some difficulty with my oldest son but the teacher and the child team have help him in every way they can and now his is doing great!
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Posted February 20, 2006
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School is very good at identifying where children belong. Plenty of music, sports, and other extra-curicular activites.
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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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%
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 Students43%
Female39%
Male46%
Black45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantaged42%
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White64%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Non-economically disadvantaged68%
Special educationn/a
General education78%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant68%
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 Students43%
Female53%
Male33%
Black44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged45%
Non-economically disadvantaged39%
Special educationn/a
General education53%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant43%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students56%
Female55%
Male57%
Black52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
White56%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Non-economically disadvantaged52%
Special educationn/a
General education67%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant56%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Black84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
White88%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged87%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 36% 20%
Black 31% 17%
White 25% 54%
Asian 8% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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