Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Park School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Park School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Park School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1548 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
20%
32%
Black
38%
15%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Park School's ranking?
Franklin Park School is ranked #1548 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Park School?
635 students attend Franklin Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Franklin Park School students are Black, 29% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Park School?
Franklin Park School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Park School offer ?
Franklin Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Park School part of?
Franklin Park School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.
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