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#2115 of 3,778 schools in FL
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Elementary School · Palm Beach · Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A charter elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5651 HOOD RD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Math 56% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,405
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$2,304/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Marsh Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Timber Trace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Calusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 851 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #158 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is a public elementary school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 960 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,115 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
What grades does Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens serve?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens rank in FL?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks #2,115 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens a charter school?
Yes, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens a Title I school?
No, Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens?
39.4% of students at Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (561) 348-2525
- Area population (ZIP 33418)
- 42,979
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33418; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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