Columbus School vs. Franklin School
Should I attend Columbus School or Franklin School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Columbus 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 177 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
104 students
177 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
55
Grade 1 Students
32
49
Grade 2 Students
38
64
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
40%
39%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
51%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%