Serving 1,046 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens's student population of 1,046 students has grown by 188% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens 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- Palm Beach Gardens is 0.73, which is more 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
#1944 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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- Palm Beach Gardens's ranking?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is ranked #1944 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
1,046 students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens offer ?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens part of?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is part of Palm Beach School District.
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