Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ben Franklin School serves the northwest part of Uniontown, PA, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Families typically live 10-12 minutes away, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ben Franklin School's student population of 502 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Educational Excellence
School Rankings
Ben Franklin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1988 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin School's ranking?
Ben Franklin School is ranked #1988 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ben Franklin School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Highlands Middle School, Lafayette Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin School?
502 students attend Ben Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ben Franklin School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Franklin School?
Ben Franklin School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin School offer ?
Ben Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Franklin School part of?
Ben Franklin School is part of Uniontown Area School District.
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