Franklin

125 Derby Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Franklin's student population of 402 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#201 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
63%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Franklin and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin's ranking?
Franklin is ranked #201 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Franklin?
402 students attend Franklin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Franklin students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin?
Franklin has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin offer ?
Franklin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin part of?
Franklin is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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