Serving 1,309 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach's student population of 1,309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1957 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach's ranking?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is ranked #1957 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach often compared to?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beachis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
1,309 students attend Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach offer ?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach part of?
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is part of Palm Beach School District.
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