Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 serves 447 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13's student population of 447 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is 0.49, which is less 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
#2085 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
32%
Black
24%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin School No. 13's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is ranked #2085 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13is often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln School No. 14, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin School No. 13?
447 students attend Benjamin Franklin School No. 13.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 offer ?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 part of?
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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