Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center vs. Gratigny Elementary School
Should I attend Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center or Gratigny Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gratigny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gratigny Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
496 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3280 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3187 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
55
Kindergarten Students
44
66
Grade 1 Students
39
60
Grade 2 Students
42
54
Grade 3 Students
50
49
Grade 4 Students
57
61
Grade 5 Students
73
58
Grade 6 Students
53
-
Grade 7 Students
58
-
Grade 8 Students
61
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
82%
76%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.30
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
