Serving 212 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Lower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Franklin Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4261 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
63%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Lower School's ranking?
Franklin Lower School is ranked #4261 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Franklin Lower School?
212 students attend Franklin Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Franklin Lower School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Lower School?
Franklin Lower School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Lower School offer ?
Franklin Lower School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Lower School part of?
Franklin Lower School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Lower School located?
Franklin Lower School is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.
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