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Franklin vs. Atkinson

Should you attend Franklin or Atkinson? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin
2 Cypress Terrace
North Andover, MA 01845
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Atkinson
111 Phillips Brooks Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Atkinson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades 1-5, Franklin ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 266 students in grades 1-5, Atkinson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
380 students
266 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkinson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkinson.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkinson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Andover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Andover School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#268 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#759 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkinson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in MA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atkinson by grade.
Grade 1 Students
72
53
Grade 2 Students
79
48
Grade 3 Students
66
52
Grade 4 Students
89
56
Grade 5 Students
74
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Andover School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkinson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Andover School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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