Franklin School

Summary:

Franklin School is an elementary school located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, serving around 300 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. As part of the Saddle Brook School District, which is ranked 335 out of 613 districts in the state, Franklin School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The analysis of Franklin School's data reveals several areas of concern. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts ranged from 20.9% to 54.3% at Franklin School, compared to 43.6% to 53.2% at the state level. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in NJSLA/Mathematics ranged from 20.9% to 32.7% at Franklin School, compared to 36.2% to 47.6% at the state level. Franklin School's performance in NJSLA-S/Science for 5th grade (29.1%) is also lower than the state average (27.5%).

Interestingly, the nearby Helen I. Smith School, which is also part of the Saddle Brook School District, generally performs better than Franklin School on academic measures, with higher test scores and rankings. However, both Franklin School and Helen I. Smith School have similar chronic absenteeism rates and free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting that the challenges faced by these schools may be district-wide. In contrast, the nearby schools in the Garfield and Lodi school districts, such as Thomas Jefferson School #9 and Wilson School, tend to outperform Franklin School on academic measures, despite serving a higher proportion of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public K-6

 95 Caldwell Avenue
       Saddle Brook, NJ  07663


(201) 843-1142

District: Saddle Brook School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
907th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,257 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
Hispanic:
38.5%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin School ranks worse than 67.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Saddle Brook School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), Hispanic (38.5%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Saddle Brook School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin School is 13.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Saddle Brook School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin School is $12,257, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Saddle Brook School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin School 907th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Franklin School in the ranking list.)

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Saddle Brook School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle Brook School District 335th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.98 526th 1204 56.3%
2004 66.73 531st 1298 59.1%
2005 57.54 726th 1303 44.3%
2006 56.70 754th 1314 42.6%
2007 52.26 836th 1329 37.1%
2008 46.59 896th 1338 33.0%
2009 50.01 812th 1346 39.7%
2010 60.07 662nd 1354 51.1%
2011 58.72 709th 1360 47.9%
2012 59.91 681st 1363 50.0%
2013 56.74 715th 1367 47.7%
2014 65.36 565th 1363 58.5%
2015 67.53 461st 1357 66.0%
2016 56.14 629th 1346 53.3%
2017 45.14 797th 1352 41.1%
2018 44.07 810th 1353 40.1%
2019 41.76 837th 1360 38.5%
2021 39.13 744th 1317 43.5%
2022 48.82 680th 1345 49.4%
2023 32.65 908th 1342 32.3%
2024 32.63 907th 1338 32.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.91 338th 1001 66.2%
2019 48.30 454th 1007 54.9%
2021 44.58 415th 868 52.2%
2023 42.79 465th 958 51.5%
2024 14.98 892nd 989 9.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.42 310th 942 67.1%
2019 45.06 481st 948 49.3%
2022 74.61 146th 863 83.1%
2024 26.64 718th 939 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 720th 1333 46.0%
2019 44.66 782nd 1331 41.2%
2021 45.50 648th 1290 49.8%
2022 59.24 547th 1326 58.7%
2023 40.58 764th 1318 42.0%
2024 31.69 888th 1317 32.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.29 793rd 1334 40.6%
2019 40.08 826th 1335 38.1%
2021 34.88 781st 1297 39.8%
2022 38.70 787th 1324 40.6%
2023 29.15 923rd 1315 29.8%
2024 35.12 843rd 1313 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.17 493rd 870 43.3%
2019 62.10 289th 899 67.9%
2021 60.53 255th 896 71.5%
2022 81.55 129th 953 86.5%
2023 18.49 834th 982 15.1%
2024 16.15 858th 989 13.2%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 736th 1022 28.0%
2019 25.73 807th 1023 21.1%
2021 37.07 627th 964 35.0%
2022 39.84 607th 976 37.8%
2023 29.40 721st 975 26.1%
2024 30.26 705th 963 26.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 150 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1989 166 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1990 169 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1991 184 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 186 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 169 1 10 15 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1994 190 4 19 23 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1995 203 9 19 29 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 203 9 19 29 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 202 6 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 208 10 18 34 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 198 9 22 33 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 198 6 19 40 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2002 205 3 33 48 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 205 3 33 48 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 199 5 44 51 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2005 188 6 44 59 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 176 6 36 58 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 163 11 39 67 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 159 11 35 58 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 148 12 36 57 1 0 0 0 254
2010 151 9 31 48 1 0 0 0 240
2011 158 12 35 45 0 0 1 0 251
2012 160 17 34 40 0 0 0 0 251
2013 184 16 32 44 0 0 0 0 276
2014 168 20 35 47 0 0 1 0 271
2015 175 18 40 66 0 0 1 0 300
2016 176 16 37 65 0 0 1 0 295
2017 165 17 37 80 0 0 1 0 300
2018 173 17 29 88 0 0 2 0 309
2019 180 18 30 89 0 0 3 0 320
2020 159 16 34 98 0 0 3 0 310
2021 147 9 28 85 0 1 3 0 273
2022 144 9 26 106 0 2 3 0 290
2023 148 8 24 114 1 1 4 0 300
2024 151 9 25 120 2 1 4 0 312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 159 9.0 17.6 n/a
1989 174 8.0 21.7 n/a
1990 181 10.0 18.1 2.8
1991 196 11.0 17.8 5.1
1992 197 9.0 21.8 6.6
1993 195 11.0 17.7 6.7
1994 236 14.0 16.9 7.6
1995 260 15.0 17.3 6.2
1996 260 15.0 17.3 6.2
1998 254 14.0 18.1 7.5
1999 270 15.5 17.4 10.4
2000 262 15.0 17.5 11.1
2001 263 15.2 17.3 10.6
2002 289 15.0 19.3 10
2003 289 15.0 19.3 10
2004 299 15.0 19.9 12
2005 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
2006 276 14.1 19.6 13.8
2007 280 13.0 21.5 16.4
2008 264 12.0 22.0 16.3
2009 254 21.5 10.1 19.7
2010 240 13.0 18.4 17.5
2011 251 14.0 17.9 17.9
2012 251 18.7 13.4 20.7
2013 276 20.1 13.7 26.8
2014 271 23.1 11.7 27.3
2015 300 21.0 14.2 32.3
2016 295 20.0 14.7 26.1
2017 300 21.7 13.7 26.7
2018 309 21.5 14.3 29.1
2019 320 23.5 13.6 23.4
2020 310 22.5 13.7 26.8
2021 273 24.0 11.3 25.3
2022 290 25.0 11.6 21.7
2023 300 24.0 12.4 19.3
2024 312 23.0 13.5 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 159 9.0 17.6 n/a
1989 174 8.0 21.7 n/a
1990 181 10.0 18.1 2.8
1991 196 11.0 17.8 5.1
1992 197 9.0 21.8 6.6
1993 195 11.0 17.7 6.7
1994 236 14.0 16.9 7.6
1995 260 15.0 17.3 6.2
1996 260 15.0 17.3 6.2
1998 254 14.0 18.1 7.5
1999 270 15.5 17.4 10.4
2000 262 15.0 17.5 11.1
2001 263 15.2 17.3 10.6
2002 289 15.0 19.3 10
2003 289 15.0 19.3 10
2004 299 15.0 19.9 12
2005 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
2006 276 14.1 19.6 13.8
2007 280 13.0 21.5 16.4
2008 264 12.0 22.0 16.3
2009 254 21.5 10.1 19.7
2010 240 13.0 18.4 17.5
2011 251 14.0 17.9 17.9
2012 251 18.7 13.4 20.7
2013 276 20.1 13.7 26.8
2014 271 23.1 11.7 27.3
2015 300 21.0 14.2 32.3
2016 295 20.0 14.7 26.1
2017 300 21.7 13.7 26.7
2018 309 21.5 14.3 29.1
2019 320 23.5 13.6 23.4
2020 310 22.5 13.7 26.8
2021 273 24.0 11.3 25.3
2022 290 25.0 11.6 21.7
2023 300 24.0 12.4 19.3
2024 312 23.0 13.5 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $354 (2.9%) $11,903 (97.1%) $12,257

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 837th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 908th of 1342 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)36.221.7
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Brook School District)42.528.4
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)55.431.9
 23.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saddle Brook School District)50.440.5
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)51.234.1
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Brook School District)5041.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)48.939.5
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saddle Brook School District)46.841.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)4038.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Brook School District)43.244.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)44.531.1
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saddle Brook School District)35.838.4
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin School)56.640.5
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle Brook School District)66.339.1
 27.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin School)39.621.2
 18.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Saddle Brook School District)43.722.7
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320300
 6.3%
African American188
 55.6%
American Indian01
Asian3024
 20%
Hispanic89114
 28.1%
Pacific Islander01
White180148
 17.8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%19.3%
 4.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Franklin School.

Students at Franklin School are 48% White, 38% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Franklin School ranks 907th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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