Serving 862 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's student population of 862 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
63%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
1%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is ranked #425 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
862 students attend Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is part of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School District.
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