Benjamin Franklin Science Academy (Closed 2021)

300 Virgil Matthews Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Franklin Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
(18-19)
15-19%
33%
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(18-19)
15-19%
34%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
9%
12%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
31%
8%
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White
18%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
29%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Science Academy?
339 students attend Benjamin Franklin Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Benjamin Franklin Science Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Science Academy?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Science Academy offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Science Academy part of?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy is part of Muskogee School District.

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