Franklin School
Tel:
(203)385-4190
- Franklin School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Franklin School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin School's student population of 277 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #782 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 24% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 23% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | STRATFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin School is Stratford High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Six-six Magnet School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hall School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Hall School Grades: K-6 | 242 students
0.7 miles
290 Clermont Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)576-7560 0.7 K-6 242 - Stratford Nichols School Grades: K-6 | 412 students
0.7 miles
396 Nichols Ave.
Stratford, CT 06614
(203)385-4294 0.7 K-6 412 - Stratford Stratford High School Grades: 9-12 | 920 students
0.7 miles
45 North Parade
Stratford, CT 06615
(203)385-4230 0.7 9-12 920 - Bridgeport Edison School Grades: K-6 | 263 students
0.9 miles
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)576-7183 0.9 K-6 263 - Stratford Stratford Academy - Honeyspot House Magnet School
Grades: K-2 | 211 students
0.9 miles
55 Fotch Street
Stratford, CT 06615
(203)385-4188 0.9 K-2 211
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