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Franklin

Elementary School · North Andover

2 Cypress Terrace, North Andover, MA 01845

Enrollment

380

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

6.3

Grades

1st – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#889 of 1,793

In North Andover

#6 of 8

public schools

In district

#6 of 8

North Andover

Equity

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Franklin

6.3/10

Elementary School in North Andover · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.2/10

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6.2/10

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About Franklin

Franklin is a public elementary school in North Andover, MA, part of North Andover. Franklin serves approximately 380 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Franklin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Franklin show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.3
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,142
Chronic Absenteeism9.7%

Franklin — Students at Franklin score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 64.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
67.8%
ELA
70.5%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
68.8%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
55.8%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
69.8%
ELA
56%
2023
Math
70.3%
ELA
57.3%
2024
Math
65.7%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
60.3%
ELA
49%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.

How Franklin Compares

See how Franklin performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
51th percentile in MA
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
5.5/10
Average
Environment
6.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.7%

Location

2 Cypress Terrace, North Andover, MA 01845

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Franklin may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bancroft Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Andover), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomson (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Annie L Sargent School (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in North Andover, see our North Andover schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Atkinson North Andover 0.9 mi 3.2
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center North Andover 0.9 mi 6.2
Kittredge North Andover 1.1 mi 6.7
North Andover Middle North Andover 1.1 mi 6.9
Annie L Sargent School North Andover 1.1 mi 7.3
North Andover High North Andover 1.7 mi 6.7
Thomson North Andover 1.6 mi 7.9
ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Andover 1.8 mi 4.5
Doherty Middle Andover 1.7 mi 9.4
Lawrence High School Lawrence 1.6 mi 3.9
ST AUGUSTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Andover 1.9 mi 5.2
PHILLIPS ACADEMY Andover 2.2 mi 6.1
South Lawrence East Elementary School Lawrence 1.9 mi 6.0
Spark Academy Lawrence 1.9 mi 6.7
SHED CHILDRENS CAMPUS Andover 2.2 mi
John Breen School Lawrence 2.0 mi 5.8
Shawsheen School Andover 1.8 mi 6.5
Andover West Middle Andover 2.1 mi 9.2
Bancroft Elementary Andover 2.7 mi 9.3
Andover High Andover 2.3 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01845 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$134,319

Median Home Value

$670,000

Median Rent

$2,113/mo

Population

31,881

College Educated

60.7%

Homeownership

69.9%

Avg Commute

31.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

38.9

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Hatherly Elementary Scituate, MA 6.3
Heard Street Worcester, MA 6.3
Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton, MA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Franklin

What grades does Franklin serve?

Franklin serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Franklin?

Franklin has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin rank in MA?

Franklin ranks #889 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Franklin's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin a charter school?

No, Franklin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin a Title I school?

No, Franklin is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.7%

District

North Andover
District Enrollment
4,463
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,142
District Rank
#6 of 8

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