Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: Franklin School's attendance zone covers the entire Lyndhurst school district, encompassing an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Franklin School often compared to?
Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
196 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Franklin School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.
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