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#1513 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Franklin Elementary School

Elementary School · Roxbury Township School District · Succasunna, NJ

A Roxbury Township School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8 MEEKER STREET, Succasunna, NJ 07876

  • Math 36% vs NJ 48% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NJ 49% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$26,971
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Franklin Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
48%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
49%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$163,814

Median home value

$481,300

Median rent

$2,299/mo

College educated

48.8%

Homeownership

93.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Therese SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–80.5 mi206Compare →
Morris County Educare & Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi2Compare →
American Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.6 mi230Compare →
Canfield Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–61.7 mi366Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Roxbury Township School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$26,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Elementary School is listed in Roxbury Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Succasunna, NJ, part of Roxbury Township School District, serving approximately 294 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Elementary School

What grades does Franklin Elementary School serve?

Franklin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?

Franklin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Elementary School rank in NJ?

Franklin Elementary School ranks #1,513 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Franklin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Franklin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Franklin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Elementary School?

22.4% of students at Franklin Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 07876)
9,667
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
45.5
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 07876; 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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