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#1420 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Franklin Township School
Elementary School · Franklin Township School District · Quakertown, NJ
An elementary school in Quakertown, NJ where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
226 QUAKERTOWN ROAD P O BOX 368, Quakertown, NJ 08868
- Math 56% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Township School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Township School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Franklin Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,725NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Township School is listed in Franklin Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Township School
Franklin Township School is a public elementary school in Quakertown, NJ, part of Franklin Township School District, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,420 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Township School
What grades does Franklin Township School serve?
Franklin Township School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Township School?
Franklin Township School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Township School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Township School rank in NJ?
Franklin Township School ranks #1,420 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Franklin Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Township School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Township School a charter school?
No, Franklin Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Township School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Township School?
6.3% of students at Franklin Township 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
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (908) 735-7929
Official sources & links
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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
- 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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