Columbus School vs. Franklin School
Should you attend Columbus School or Franklin School? 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
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Columbus School 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 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-2
Total Students
120 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
59
Grade 1 Students
43
61
Grade 2 Students
38
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
44%
46%
% Black
11%
n/a
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
