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#9 of 280 schools in VT

Top 3% in state

Franklin Central School

Elementary School · Missisquoi Valley School District #89 · Franklin, VT

A Missisquoi Valley School District #89 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 146, Franklin, VT 05457

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+24.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$25,085
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Franklin Central School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

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 Central School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$101,964

Median home value

$245,100

Median rent

$871/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Missisquoi Valley School District #89

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highgate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–6Not available274Compare →
Swanton SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–6Not available677Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Missisquoi Valley School District #89

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$25,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Franklin Central School is listed in Missisquoi Valley School District #89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Central School

Franklin Central School is a public elementary school in Franklin, VT, part of Missisquoi Valley School District #89, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Central School

What grades does Franklin Central School serve?

Franklin Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Franklin Central School?

Franklin Central School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin Central School rank in VT?

Franklin Central School ranks #9 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Franklin Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Central School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Franklin Central School a charter school?

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

Is Franklin Central School a Title I school?

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

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

51.7% of students at Franklin Central 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 – 6th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 05457)
1,787
Area average commute
25.3 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 05457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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