Franklin Elementary School vs Rochester Math & Science Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Rochester Math & Science Elementary
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
322 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | Rochester Math & Science Elementary Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 923 | #870 of 923 |
| National rank | #27902 of 50,301 | #41848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 600 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 24.8).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 93.2%).
- •Franklin Elementary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 322.
- •Franklin Elementary School is a public school while Rochester Math & Science Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Elementary School better than Rochester Math & Science Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Elementary School and Rochester Math & Science Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary School: 600. Rochester Math & Science Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary School and Rochester Math & Science Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Franklin Elementary School is 734th of 923 and Rochester Math & Science Elementary is 870th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).