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6.4 avg / 10

Franklin School District

School District · Franklin, Massachusetts

Students: 4,680
Teachers (FTE): 385
Estimated Scores: 10%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,549

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#112 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,549

$1,822 vs Massachusetts median

District size

4,680 students

Much larger than Massachusetts median

About Franklin

Franklin is a Franklin, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,680 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $19,549 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Franklin demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Franklin students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Franklin, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.5%
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ELA Proficiency 60.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Franklin with test data.

District Details

City
Franklin
Total Enrollment
4,680
Teachers (FTE)
385
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin?

Franklin has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Franklin?

The average composite rating for Franklin is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Franklin?

Franklin spends $19,549 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin?

The average student-teacher ratio in Franklin is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Franklin?

Jefferson Elementary is the highest-rated school in Franklin with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Franklin?

Across schools in Franklin with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Franklin compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Franklin has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
58.5%
ELA Proficiency
60.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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