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Franklin
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
125 Derby Street, West Newton, MA 02465 · (617) 559-9500 · Part of Newton School District
Students
320
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Franklin
- School Grade A: near the top of Connecticut’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 49.3%
Location
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125 Derby Street, West Newton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten44
Grade 145
Grade 242
Grade 352
Grade 475
Grade 562
Enrollment over time
379’20
402’21
363’22
349’23
320’24
Down 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 60%Asian 15%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 9%Black 4%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.