Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)74%
55%
Black
(19-20)19%
5%
White
(19-20)4%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pasadena Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary School?
182 students attend Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Franklin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Elementary School part of?
Franklin Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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