About This School
Benjamin Franklin School is located in Meriden, CT and is one of 8 elementary schools in Meriden School District. It is a public school that serves 458 students in grades PK, K-5.
Benjamin Franklin School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Franklin School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Benjamin Franklin School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin School's students and teachers. more
Benjamin Franklin School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Franklin School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Benjamin Franklin School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin School's students and teachers. more
Meriden School District District Spending
$13,532Per Pupil
The Meriden School District spends $13,532 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Meriden School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Israel Putnam School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Hanover School 0.4 miles | |
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| Roger Sherman School 0.4 miles | |
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| St Stanislaus School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Nathan Hale School 1 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Meriden School District
Made AYP
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see 2010 test scores
Contact
Benjamin Franklin School426 West Main St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7997
www.meriden.k12.ct.u...
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Test Scores
About the CMT
What is it?
The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 458
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Benjamin Franklin School had 57% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
44%
Hispanic
39%
Black
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Benjamin Franklin School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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