Very Good
#425 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 21% in state
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Elementary School · Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) · Gilbert, AZ
A Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) charter elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 E WARNER RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,120
Median home value
$496,200
Median rent
$2,141/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Leading Edge Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Spondeo PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Gilbert Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $7,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is listed in Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert serve?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
How does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert rank in AZ?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks #425 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert a charter school?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (480) 632-0722
- Area population (ZIP 85296)
- 52,058
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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