Franklin School

242 Buena Vista Road
Vanderbilt, PA 15486
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Franklin School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Franklin School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1089 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
38%
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60-64%
55%
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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
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14%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin School's ranking?
Franklin School is ranked #1089 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
148 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Franklin School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Uniontown Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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