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#927 of 1,015 schools in UT

Franklin School

Elementary School · Provo District · Provo, UT

A Provo District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

350 S 600 W, Provo, UT 84601

  • Math 21% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2025)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.3% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.8% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$11,364
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Franklin School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,486/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Provo), 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

$64,758

Median home value

$370,300

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Timpanogos SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–60.7 mi608Compare →
Sunset View SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–60.9 mi608Compare →
Provo Peaks SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–61.2 mi537Compare →
Freedom Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–121.3 mi1,319Compare →

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.

Provo District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#19 of 20
District spending per student
$11,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin School is listed in Provo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin School

Franklin School is a public elementary school in Provo, UT, part of Provo District, serving approximately 388 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin School

What grades does Franklin School serve?

Franklin School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Franklin School?

Franklin School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin School rank in UT?

Franklin School ranks #927 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Franklin School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin School a charter school?

No, Franklin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin School a Title I school?

No, Franklin School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin School?

71.4% of students at Franklin School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Utah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
Area population (ZIP 84601)
32,871
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
25.7
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 · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84601; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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