Franklin Lower School

950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Lower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Franklin Lower School's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Lower School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Lower School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4010 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
55%
10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
29%
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Black
58%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
51%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Lower School's ranking?
Franklin Lower School is ranked #4010 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Franklin Lower School?
337 students attend Franklin Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Franklin Lower School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Lower School?
Franklin Lower School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Lower School offer ?
Franklin Lower School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Lower School part of?
Franklin Lower School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Lower School located?
Franklin Lower School is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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