Franklin School vs. Columbus School
Should you attend Franklin School or Columbus School? 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
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Top Rankings
Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 195 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 120 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 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
195 students
120 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
39
Grade 1 Students
61
43
Grade 2 Students
75
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
46%
44%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
45%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
