Franklin Central School
Tel:
(802)285-2100
- Franklin Central School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Franklin Central School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Franklin Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin Central School's student population of 142 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin Central School is ranked within the top 10% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Central School is 0.20, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
| Overall School Rank | #22 out of 290 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 89% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.18 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Franklin School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin Central School is Cold Hollow Career Center (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Sheldon Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sheldon Sheldon Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 293 students
6.2 miles
78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802)933-4909 6.2 PK-8 293 - Highgate Center Highgate School Grades: PK-6 | 362 students
6.7 miles
219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802)868-4170 6.7 PK-6 362 - Richford Berkshire Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 224 students
7.5 miles
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802)933-2290 7.5 PK-8 224 - Enosburg Falls Cold Hollow Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
7.8 miles
Cold Hollow Road
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802)933-4003 7.8 9-12 n/a - Enosburg Falls Enosburg Falls Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 438 students
7.8 miles
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802)933-7777 7.8 6-12 438
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