Very Good
#389 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 19% in state
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
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 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22951 S Power Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 - Power 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$132,684
Median home value
$559,200
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85297; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Bridges Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,405 | Compare → |
| Desert Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 740 | 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.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 - Power 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 - Power
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), serving approximately 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power serve?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
How does Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power rank in AZ?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power ranks #389 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 - Power?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power a charter school?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power 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 - Power a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (480) 677-8400
- Area population (ZIP 85297)
- 35,535
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 85297; 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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