The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)3%
5%
Asian
(12-13)3%
3%
Hispanic
(12-13)17%
43%
Black
(12-13)1%
5%
White
(12-13)70%
42%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)6%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
1%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa?
250 students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa part of?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa is part of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) School District.
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