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Franklin Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 413 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 7, 2010

Very old school No real place to play outside other than a small blacktop patch in the front or rear of school Teachers do their best with what they are given but for the amount of money poured into the school each year it could/should be much better
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2007

I have two daughters that attended Franklin Elementry School from k-4th, we just moved this summer out of the area. Looking back I have nothing but positive things to say about this school, they care about your every concern they are motivated and they love your children.I can honostly say this school is more like a family that inspires your children to want more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

My son is in Kindergarden and he loves the school and begs not to go anywhere else. The program is great, these children are reading, adding, subtracting, and even making their own creative writing stories. Remember...Kindergarden. There is a good music and art program for this class, as far as sports in the entire school, I'm not sure, but I do remember seeing basketball tryouts in the gym around November 2004. Oh, there is also little league. There's a good PTO in the school, they've already sponsored a movie night and seem to try to get all the parents involved in the activities. Notices are always posted on the doors for all activities. Overall I'm quite satisfied with this school and would recommend it strongly to anyone in the South Trenton, NJ area.
—Submitted by Jennifer, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
61%
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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
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 Students49%
Female55%
Male42%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Non-economically disadvantaged50%
Special educationn/a
General education60%
English language learners32%
Non-migrant49%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former32%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Non-economically disadvantaged69%
Special educationn/a
General education68%
English language learners53%
Non-migrant62%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former53%
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 Students27%
Female38%
Male15%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education13%
General education33%
English language learners14%
Non-migrant27%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former14%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students28%
Female28%
Male28%
Black19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education27%
General education28%
English language learners29%
Non-migrant28%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former29%
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education67%
General education80%
English language learners43%
Non-migrant72%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Former43%
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 Students30%
Female39%
Male23%
Black22%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education42%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant30%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students65%
Female72%
Male58%
Black63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant65%
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 54% 20%
Black 35% 17%
White 9% 54%
Asian 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 76%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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200 William Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
Phone: (609) 656-4720

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