Swanton Schools vs. Franklin Central School
Should I attend Swanton Schools or Franklin Central 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
School
Top Rankings
Swanton Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Franklin Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swanton Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont 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% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Franklin Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
634 students
144 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#46 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
104
24
Kindergarten Students
76
17
Grade 1 Students
79
21
Grade 2 Students
92
13
Grade 3 Students
66
19
Grade 4 Students
74
12
Grade 5 Students
71
16
Grade 6 Students
72
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
83%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
13%