Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 vs. Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Should you attend Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 or Christopher Columbus School No. 15? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Christopher Columbus School No. 15 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
434 students
666 students
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2007 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1796 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
≤5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
69
Grade 1 Students
58
88
Grade 2 Students
44
84
Grade 3 Students
41
55
Grade 4 Students
43
71
Grade 5 Students
42
65
Grade 6 Students
43
73
Grade 7 Students
31
85
Grade 8 Students
44
76
Ungraded Students
46
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
68%
92%
% Black
24%
4%
% White
8%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%
