Serving 818 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's student population of 818 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
69%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is ranked #439 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
818 students attend Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is part of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School District.
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