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Franklin Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 378 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 27, 2012

Since the arrival of the new principal 3 years ago, this school has gone from a great school to bottom of the heap. All of the teachers in the school who made it great have left under the new principal's leadership. The current teachers and principal will take your side, as long as you are a parent that just agrees with everything, goes along with her plan, and doesn't rock the boat, even in the slightest. If you do rock the boat, your child is in for a tough ride. We pulled our kids once, but elected to give it another try. That was a mistake on our part. They have been pulled out of that school again. My kids are not discipline cases. We are pro-teacher. But since we have questioned things, it has become difficult for our kids. You would be doing yourself a favor by staying away from this school until different leadership is found.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

Great teachers, staff, and administration. The place runs like a clock!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2004

Franklin Elementary is wonderful! My son (now in second grade) has flourished in a friendly environment. The school really is like one big family, with all the teachers/parents/workers looking out for everyone's children. We've loved having Principal Bowers and are sad that she has retired, but are looking forward to more good strong leadership by Principal Bunnow. My son enjoys school, feels safe and secure there, and has really blossomed!
—Submitted by a parent


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

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled93%
English learners67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students81%
Female95%
Male72%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled90%
English learners33%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students69%
Female85%
Male55%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin74%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled71%
English learners43%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male81%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled88%
English learners71%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin77%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities43%
Non-disabled82%
English learners57%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students85%
Female95%
Male77%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities86%
Non-disabled86%
English learners71%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities100%
Non-disabled97%
English learners100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students68%
Female77%
Male60%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled72%
English learners57%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Reading

All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled81%
English learners43%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students79%
Female80%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled90%
English learners55%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students87%
Female95%
Male79%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin100%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities76%
Non-disabled90%
English learners55%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 74% 74%
Asian 14% 4%
Hispanic 8% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 3% 10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Multiracial N/A 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 19%N/A6%
Disabled students 15%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2212 N Jarchow St
Appleton, WI 54911
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