Franklin Discovery Academy

320 E. Gammon Road
Orem, UT 84058
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Franklin Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Franklin Discovery Academy's student population of 651 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
651 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Discovery Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Discovery Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#854 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Discovery Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Discovery Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
27%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Discovery Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Discovery Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
71%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Discovery Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Discovery Academy and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Discovery Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Discovery Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Discovery Academy's ranking?
Franklin Discovery Academy is ranked #854 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Franklin Discovery Academy?
651 students attend Franklin Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Franklin Discovery Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Discovery Academy?
Franklin Discovery Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Franklin Discovery Academy offer ?
Franklin Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Franklin Discovery Academy part of?
Franklin Discovery Academy is part of Franklin Discovery Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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