Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs George Washington Charter
George Washington Charter has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 6.4/10. In math proficiency, George Washington Charter leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
La Quinta, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
622 students
George Washington Charter
Palm Desert, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5thCharter
756 students
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| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | George Washington Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.1% | 51.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #4,747 of 9,557 | #3,551 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 63th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | George Washington Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% | 71.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 76.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Benjamin Franklin Elementary | George Washington Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 622 | 756 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 25.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.1% | 51.1% |
| District | Desert Sands Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
| City | La Quinta | Palm Desert |
Neighborhood
| Metric | La Quinta (92253) | Palm Desert (92260) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,397 | $72,252 |
| Median Home Value | $612,800 | $463,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,741 | $1,654 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.9% | 38.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 21 min |