Franklin Ave

Summary:

Franklin Ave is an elementary school located in Westfield, MA, serving 166 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Westfield school district, which is ranked 266 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Ave has a diverse student population, with 45.78% White, 42.77% Hispanic, and 7.83% two or more races. Compared to nearby schools, Franklin Ave has a higher percentage of Hispanic students than Munger Hill (13.53%), Paper Mill (24.05%), Southampton Road (19.38%), Highland (10.54%), and Abner Gibbs (28.76%). However, Franklin Ave's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally lower than the Westfield district and the state of Massachusetts averages.

In 2023-2024, only 28.38% of Franklin Ave students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 34.56% in Westfield and 39.17% in Massachusetts. In the same year, only 24.32% of Franklin Ave students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.81% in Westfield and 40.91% in Massachusetts. Franklin Ave's academic performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 635 out of 942 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 715 out of 916 in 2023-2024. Despite the increased per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains a concern, suggesting the need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization to support student learning.


Detail:

Public K-4

 22 Franklin Avenue
       Westfield, MA  01085-3899


(413) 572-6424

District: Westfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
715th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,727 Help


Students who attend Franklin Ave usually attend:

Middle:    Westfield Intermediate School
    Westfield Middle School
High:    Westfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Hispanic:
42.8%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Ave ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Hispanic (42.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Ave is 11.8, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Ave is $14,727. 3 elementary schools in the Westfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Ave:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Ave 715th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Franklin Ave in the ranking list.)

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Westfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield 266th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Ave

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.45 638th 884 27.8%
2004 58.17 407th 882 53.9%
2005 34.95 601st 887 32.2%
2006 17.76 778th 911 14.6%
2007 15.01 803rd 911 11.9%
2008 46.42 542nd 908 40.3%
2009 29.48 691st 909 24.0%
2010 23.44 748th 920 18.7%
2011 11.49 831st 924 10.1%
2012 13.99 820th 930 11.8%
2013 10.42 849th 928 8.5%
2014 44.37 574th 926 38.0%
2015 34.93 649th 914 29.0%
2016 35.12 643rd 932 31.0%
2017 44.80 556th 938 40.7%
2018 49.81 501st 934 46.4%
2019 36.57 635th 942 32.6%
2021 21.67 731st 936 21.9%
2022 10.08 869th 932 6.8%
2023 14.96 808th 928 12.9%
2024 22.08 715th 916 21.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 212th 886 76.1%
2019 57.62 330th 896 63.2%
2021 21.99 766th 894 14.3%
2022 16.56 832nd 905 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 148th 685 78.4%
2019 64.09 194th 700 72.3%
2021 28.25 549th 705 22.1%
2022 19.22 693rd 772 10.2%
2023 34.24 542nd 757 28.4%
2024 45.26 401st 760 47.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.89 368th 893 58.8%
2019 55.38 416th 902 53.9%
2021 14.31 791st 898 11.9%
2022 13.24 808th 901 10.3%
2023 13.61 793rd 887 10.6%
2024 37.04 557th 886 37.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 591st 898 34.2%
2019 17.51 789th 907 13.0%
2021 40.34 536th 904 40.7%
2023 19.76 734th 896 18.1%
2024 12.46 819th 891 8.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.56 718th 925 22.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 242nd 379 36.1%
2021 33.22 251st 379 33.8%
2022 23.01 352nd 401 12.2%
2023 23.94 362nd 420 13.8%
2024 44.88 218th 446 51.1%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Ave

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.29 382nd 772 50.5%
2019 34.33 568th 780 27.2%
2021 18.67 669th 765 12.5%
2022 6.51 742nd 764 2.9%
2023 7.61 734th 762 3.7%
2024 17.41 672nd 753 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Ave

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 4 10 34 0 n/a n/a -7 307
1989 177 2 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1990 192 1 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 211 2 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1992 151 1 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 138 1 2 130 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 146 1 0 135 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 170 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 170 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 170 1 2 104 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 188 1 2 114 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 169 2 3 115 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 181 2 4 110 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2001 152 0 3 91 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 136 5 5 92 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 136 5 5 92 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 129 2 2 84 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 127 2 1 84 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2006 107 1 3 91 1 n/a n/a 4 207
2007 102 0 4 78 1 n/a n/a 5 190
2008 109 1 3 41 1 n/a n/a 5 160
2009 180 2 6 52 1 0 3 0 244
2010 224 3 6 62 1 0 3 0 299
2011 252 5 7 56 1 0 1 0 322
2012 237 7 5 55 1 0 1 0 306
2013 202 8 4 48 1 0 1 0 264
2014 202 9 4 30 0 0 0 0 245
2015 156 7 6 55 1 0 3 0 228
2016 156 8 6 63 1 0 4 0 238
2017 169 7 5 65 1 1 3 0 251
2018 149 11 8 75 1 0 4 0 248
2019 117 6 10 69 1 0 8 0 211
2020 112 7 11 69 0 0 8 0 207
2021 95 6 9 69 0 0 12 0 191
2022 73 3 3 81 0 0 16 0 176
2023 76 2 4 71 0 0 13 0 166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Ave

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 n/a n/a n/a
1989 236 n/a n/a n/a
1990 248 n/a n/a n/a
1991 295 n/a n/a n/a
1992 266 n/a n/a n/a
1993 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 282 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 289 n/a 0.0 64.7
2000 297 n/a 0.0 60.6
2001 246 n/a 0.0 64.6
2002 238 n/a n/a 71.8
2003 238 n/a n/a 71.8
2004 217 22.8 9.5 74.2
2005 214 26.4 8.1 80.8
2006 207 24.8 8.3 80.8
2007 190 26.0 7.3 76.8
2008 160 17.7 9.0 65.8
2009 244 18.6 13.1 68.4
2010 299 20.3 14.7 62.5
2011 322 20.7 15.4 61.5
2012 306 19.8 15.4 67.6
2013 264 20.8 12.6 72.3
2014 245 15.8 15.4 71.8
2015 228 18.0 12.6 69.7
2016 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
2017 251 16.9 14.8 n/a
2018 248 16.8 14.7 n/a
2019 211 13.8 15.1 n/a
2020 207 14.2 14.5 n/a
2021 191 14.8 12.8 n/a
2022 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
2023 166 14.0 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Ave

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 307 n/a n/a n/a
1989 236 n/a n/a n/a
1990 248 n/a n/a n/a
1991 295 n/a n/a n/a
1992 266 n/a n/a n/a
1993 271 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 282 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 289 n/a 0.0 64.7
2000 297 n/a 0.0 60.6
2001 246 n/a 0.0 64.6
2002 238 n/a n/a 71.8
2003 238 n/a n/a 71.8
2004 217 22.8 9.5 74.2
2005 214 26.4 8.1 80.8
2006 207 24.8 8.3 80.8
2007 190 26.0 7.3 76.8
2008 160 17.7 9.0 65.8
2009 244 18.6 13.1 68.4
2010 299 20.3 14.7 62.5
2011 322 20.7 15.4 61.5
2012 306 19.8 15.4 67.6
2013 264 20.8 12.6 72.3
2014 245 15.8 15.4 71.8
2015 228 18.0 12.6 69.7
2016 238 17.0 14.0 n/a
2017 251 16.9 14.8 n/a
2018 248 16.8 14.7 n/a
2019 211 13.8 15.1 n/a
2020 207 14.2 14.5 n/a
2021 191 14.8 12.8 n/a
2022 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
2023 166 14.0 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Ave

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $890 (6.7%) $12,442 (93.3%) $13,332
2020 $801 (6.0%) $12,629 (94.0%) $13,430
2021 $1,314 (8.9%) $13,414 (91.1%) $14,727

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Ave

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 635th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 808th of 928 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Ave)4427.8
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)5335.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Ave)3322.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westfield)4427.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Ave)6314.7
 48.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)4929.8
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Ave)4220.6
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westfield)4840.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Ave)5321.4
 31.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westfield)4736.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Franklin Ave)3721.4
 15.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westfield)4231.3
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students211166
 21.3%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian104
 60%
Hispanic6971
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11776
 35%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%


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Students at Franklin Ave are 46% White, 43% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Franklin Ave ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Franklin Ave usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westfield Intermediate School
Middle : Westfield Middle School
High : Westfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Franklin Ave.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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