Franklin Elementary School vs. Fern Hill Elementary School
Should you attend Franklin Elementary School or Fern Hill Elementary 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
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Fern Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fern Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
276 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1806 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
35
Kindergarten Students
37
58
Grade 1 Students
39
41
Grade 2 Students
44
40
Grade 3 Students
22
38
Grade 4 Students
39
49
Grade 5 Students
44
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
19%
34%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
39%
23%
% Hawaiian
2%
6%
% Two or more races
21%
15%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
