Franklin Ave
Tel:
(413)572-6424
- Franklin Ave serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Franklin Ave's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin Ave's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Ave is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1290 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin Ave is Westfield Technical Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westfield Westfield Technical Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
0.3 miles
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6533 0.3 9-12 540 - Westfield Highland Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.8 miles
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6428 0.8 K-5 396 - Westfield Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 175 students
0.9 miles
35 White Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6422 0.9 PK 175 - Westfield Abner Gibbs Grades: K-5 | 218 students
1.0 miles
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6418 1.0 K-5 218 - Westfield South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 590 students
1.1 miles
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)568-1900 1.1 6-8 590
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