Very Good
#679 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 28% in state
Franklin Borough School
Elementary School · Franklin Borough School District · Franklin, NJ
An elementary school in Franklin, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
50 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Franklin, NJ 07416
- Math 35% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Borough School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Franklin Borough School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,869
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardyston Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Hamburg SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Ogdensburg Borough SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Borough School is listed in Franklin Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Borough School
Franklin Borough School is a public elementary school in Franklin, NJ, part of Franklin Borough School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Borough School
What grades does Franklin Borough School serve?
Franklin Borough School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Borough School?
Franklin Borough School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Borough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Borough School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Borough School rank in NJ?
Franklin Borough School ranks #679 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin Borough School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Borough School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Borough School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Borough School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Borough School a charter school?
No, Franklin Borough School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Borough School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Borough School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Borough School?
46.8% of students at Franklin Borough School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (973) 827-9775
- Area population (ZIP 07416)
- 5,746
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07416; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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