Franklin School

1895 Barnum Ave.
Stratford, CT 06615

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Bottom 50%

Franklin School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Franklin School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Franklin School's student population of 304 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

304 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Franklin School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#759 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Franklin School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Franklin School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

50%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

29%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Franklin School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

11%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Franklin School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Stratford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin School's ranking?

Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Franklin School often compared to?

Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Franklin School?

304 students attend Franklin School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Franklin School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?

Franklin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Franklin School offer ?

Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Franklin School part of?

Franklin School is part of Stratford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education