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Forest Avenue School vs. Franklin Elementary School

Should you attend Forest Avenue School or Franklin Elementary 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.
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School Overview

School
Forest Avenue School
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Franklin Elementary School
85 Curtis Street
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Forest Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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

Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Forest Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
234 students
354 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Avenue School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Verona Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bloomfield Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#353 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#773 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in NJ)
40-44%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey 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 Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey 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 Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey 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 Forest Avenue School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
47
Grade 1 Students
38
50
Grade 2 Students
50
46
Grade 3 Students
39
51
Grade 4 Students
50
43
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
-
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Verona Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bloomfield Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Verona Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bloomfield Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Verona Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bloomfield Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Verona Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bloomfield Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Verona Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bloomfield Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Verona Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bloomfield Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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