Benjamin Franklin School vs. Bethany Community School
Should I attend Benjamin Franklin School or Bethany Community 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bethany Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bethany Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
351 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#134 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
17
Kindergarten Students
56
49
Grade 1 Students
59
51
Grade 2 Students
55
66
Grade 3 Students
59
57
Grade 4 Students
50
59
Grade 5 Students
71
40
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
55%
8%
% Black
8%
1%
% White
29%
80%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
