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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon ranks 313 th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

313^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon is an elementary school located in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving 823 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek District, which is ranked 89 out of 289 districts in the state.

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 46% to 56% in ELA and 32% to 54% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year. Compared to nearby Queen Creek Unified District schools, the school generally performs on par or slightly better in these subjects. The school's performance in Science is also above the state average, with 44% of 5th-grade students proficient or better.

While the school has a strong performance for African American and Hispanic students, ranking 39 and 327 out of Arizona elementary schools in these subgroups, respectively, its performance for White students and students with special needs is relatively lower, ranking 371 and 464 out of the state's elementary schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 89 out of 1,226 Arizona elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 369 out of 912 in 2023-2024. The school's per-student spending has increased from $3,727 in 2018-2019 to $6,661 in 2020-2021, indicating a focus on investing in educational resources.

834

Students ?

22.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,816

Per pupil spending ?

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22120 E Queen Creek Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142-9830

(480) 987-0722

District: Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (48% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Above the Arizona median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg50%

Arizona avg38%

313^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

89^th of 289Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	313 of 909	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.8	369 of 912	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.9	255 of 1245	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	211 of 1000	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.9	89 of 1226	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.9	295 of 1039	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	231 of 1109	79.2%	★★★★☆
2017	86.3	143 of 1106	87.1%	★★★★☆
2016	87.7	118 of 1079	89.1%	★★★★☆
2015	89.3	78 of 955	91.8%	★★★★★
2014	86.2	123 of 1079	88.6%	★★★★☆
2013	84.3	121 of 1158	89.6%	★★★★☆
2012	82.5	152 of 1141	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	217 of 1075	79.8%	★★★★☆
2010	83.2	164 of 1090	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	85.0	126 of 1062	88.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	83.8	39 of 607	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	58.4	225 of 895	74.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	34.3	220 of 316	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.8	425 of 620	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	46.3	297 of 975	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	310 of 589	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.6	349 of 602	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	77.3	245 of 1219	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	224 of 824	72.8%	★★★★☆
2021	92.6	63 of 1219	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	62.2	299 of 862	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.3	208 of 1023	79.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.1	327 of 1170	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	74.5	212 of 1198	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	61.0	301 of 911	67.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	62.3	323 of 1116	71.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	333 of 626	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	367 of 628	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	74.0	278 of 1216	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	186 of 830	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	145 of 1220	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	292 of 850	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.7	258 of 1032	75.0%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	34.1	81 of 101	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	67.2	67 of 239	72.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	51.9	274 of 617	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.6	306 of 444	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.4	200 of 1027	80.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	39.7	464 of 820	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	72.6	129 of 1201	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	56 of 417	86.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	371 of 465	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	388 of 486	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	64.8	319 of 1024	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.9	219 of 800	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	86.7	74 of 1161	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	48.3	320 of 595	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.1	214 of 720	70.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2023)94th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2023)72nd percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)71st percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)70th percentile-23 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)56th percentile-24 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile-18 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2023)43rd percentile-36 vs school

Asian (2023)30th percentile-49 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-45 vs school

Military Connected (2022)20th percentile-59 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+12 vs state

Mathematics45%+8 vs state

Science44%+10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Fantastic school. I would say best one in our area. They have an exceptional staff and a very good curriculum. Best school our children have attended. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 26, 2024

We love Crismon campus! They have an awesome principal, friendly front desk staff, and terrific teachers! We switched from another school this year and couldn’t be happier! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

My kids have been going to Benjamin Franklin Charter School Crismon Campus for many years now. We picked this school because of its curriculum and its values. The principal is awesome and very engaging with all the students. The teachers are awesome as well and really care about their students. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

We love the Franklin Crismon campus! we started here when our oldest was in 4th grade, and now 13 years later our youngest is in 6th grade. All 5 of our kids have loved the music program here. We are sad to be leaving elementary school behind, but very happy that we get to keep going with the Franklin High School campus! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

We love this school - focused on values, character, patriotism, and learning! They have worked with my non-traditional learner and my traditional learner so well! The administration also knows children and families by name - like a small private school! The principle does an excellent job of building relationships with the kids and recognizing their value! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Benjamin Franklin crismon campus is great!! The principal and assistant principal truly care about the kids and the entire school. I would definitely recommend BFCS to anyone. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Great school with amazing teachers and parent involvement. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

We have been sending our kids to this campus specifically since our 21 & 19 year olds were in elementary, and we continue with our youngest now who have been there since kindergarten and are in their 3rd and 5th graders now. We feel like this school is the best place to get our kids started on their education. We love the curriculum and the environment that is fostered here! We love that it is family oriented and encourages parent involvement. They teach respect for veterans and country. They foster a healthy relationship with local law enforcement. All of which helps us as parents grow our children into productive members of society! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Before choosing where I would send my oldest, I toured 13 schools. Benjamin Franklin hands down ended up being our emphatic 1st choice. We have loved every second spent there, and now have 4 children attending. Even with the switch to the new math program (which has been so frustrating) all teachers have been so patient and supportive to each of my children. We love every staff member in the front office, music room, PE, art, and class room. We love Principal Ball and you can sense how he genuinely cares for each child. We know the are getting the best education Queen Creek/ San Tan has to offer. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 22, 2024

This school has been amazing for me and my kids. The staff and teachers a phenomenal! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 22, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Charter Schools has absolutely been a blessing to our family. My daughters were in a neighboring public school for quite a few years and it was an unsafe environment. My kids would come home everyday telling me about the experiences they were having in their classes. Teachers were managing behaviors more than they were doing any teaching. We new we needed to make a change and chose to switch to Benjamin Franklin Charter School. Within a month of switching schools, I could see a difference in my girls. While the academics were more challenging than what they were use to, their character began to build, their demeanor became more positive and they were overall feeling safer and more cared for. Their teachers have shown that they really care. Administration is positive and supportive, yet hold high expectations for their teachers, staff and students. The music program is phenomenal. Benjamin Franklin Charter School has been an answer to prayers for our family. Close Quote