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#1096 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Franklin School
Elementary School · Saddle Brook School District · Saddle Brook, NJ
A Saddle Brook School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 CALDWELL AVENUE, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
- Math 33% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Franklin 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,935
Median home value
$473,700
Median rent
$2,018/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson School #9Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Nursery Rhymes Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Columbus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 4 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Saddle Brook School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin School is listed in Saddle Brook School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin School
Franklin School is a public elementary school in Saddle Brook, NJ, part of Saddle Brook School District, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin School
What grades does Franklin School serve?
Franklin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin School rank in NJ?
Franklin School ranks #1,096 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin School a charter school?
No, Franklin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin School a Title I school?
No, Franklin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin School?
27.6% of students at Franklin 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (201) 843-1142
- Area population (ZIP 07663)
- 14,349
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 07663; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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