Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- 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 628 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is ranked #205 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
628 students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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