Franklin School
Tel:
(203) 385-4190
- Franklin School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 298 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Franklin School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #770 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 57% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 25% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stratford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 232 students
0.7 miles
290 Clermont Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7560 0.7 K-6 232 - Stratford Nichols School Grades: K-6 | 392 students
0.7 miles
396 Nichols Ave.
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 385-4294 0.7 K-6 392 - Stratford Stratford High School Grades: 9-12 | 958 students
0.7 miles
45 North Parade
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4230 0.7 9-12 958 - Bridgeport Edison School Grades: K-6 | 241 students
0.9 miles
115 Boston Terrace
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7183 0.9 K-6 241 - Stratford Ipp At Honeyspot School Special Education School
0.9 miles
55 Fotch St.
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-4188 0.9 n/a n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Amidst the controversy surrounding President Obama's school address, learn about whether or not parents have any rights in choosing who their children's public schools invite as speakers.
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
