Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Franklin Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
9%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
31%
8%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
29%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Science Academy?
339 students attend Benjamin Franklin Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Benjamin Franklin Science Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Science Academy?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Science Academy offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Science Academy part of?
Benjamin Franklin Science Academy is part of Muskogee School District.
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