Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science serves 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 766 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #552 out of 1277 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 93% | 43% |
| White | 4% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orleans Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Benjamin Franklin Elementary Math And Science is New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Orleans New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics High School Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 473 students10
0.7 miles
5625 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 324-7061 0.7 9-12 473 - New Orleans Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 508 students10
0.8 miles
1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3915 0.8 6-12 508 - New Orleans Lusher Charter School Charter School
Math: 98% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-12 | 1,761 student10
0.9 miles
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960 0.9 K-12 1,761 - New Orleans Samuel J. Green Charter School Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 62%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 511 students10
0.9 miles
2319 Valence Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6267 0.9 PK-8 511 - New Orleans Audubon Charter School Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 858 students10
1.2 miles
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100 1.2 PK-8 858
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