Summary
Franklin Township School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Washington, New Jersey, with 215 students. The school is part of the Franklin Township School District, which is ranked 335 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Franklin Township School's performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 23% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 44.9%, and only 15.4% were proficient in math, compared to the state's 49.8%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bloomsbury Borough School, which is ranked 127th out of 1,347 elementary schools in the state, Franklin Township School's academic performance is significantly lower.
Franklin Township School has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.1% to 16.6% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of some nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.65% to 19.07% over the past few years, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that it may be performing at a level that is typical for its district and region, even if it is below the state average.
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