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
School
Top Rankings
Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Community Size
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 196 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 102 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 11:1 is equal to 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
196 students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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
68
24
Grade 1 Students
60
39
Grade 2 Students
68
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
49%
48%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
40%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%