Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Mesa ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 78%).
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: 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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