Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's student population of 513 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
513 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
21%
46%

Black
2%
6%

White
65%
36%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is ranked #134 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
513 students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert part of?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is part of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) School District.
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