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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks 213 th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

213^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 909 Arizona Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Arizona elementary schools

Summary

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas.

One key factor that sets Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert apart is its exceptional academic achievement. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments, such as AASA and AzSCI, are significantly higher than the state average, with 5th-grade science proficiency at 53% compared to the state's 34%. Additionally, the school's performance is notably stronger than its district counterpart, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek, across most grade levels and subjects.

While the school excels for certain student subgroups, such as Asian and multi-racial students, its performance for other subgroups, like African American and English Language Learner students, is more mixed. This highlights the importance of closely monitoring the progress of all student populations and implementing targeted interventions to ensure equitable outcomes. Nonetheless, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert's consistent high performance and commitment to educational resources, as evidenced by its increasing per-student spending, make it a standout choice for families in the Gilbert area.

598

Students ?

19.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,851

Per pupil spending ?

10%

Free/discounted lunch ?

320 E Warner Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296-2976

(480) 632-0722

District: Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

Hispanic:

25.6%

Two or more races:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 97th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (55% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Arizona elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg50%

Arizona avg38%

213^th of 909

Arizona public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	74.1	213 of 909	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	240 of 912	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	83.8	193 of 1245	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	161 of 1000	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	90.3	122 of 1226	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	82.5	169 of 1039	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	127 of 1109	88.5%	★★★★☆
2017	82.2	189 of 1106	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	93.3	51 of 1079	95.3%	★★★★★
2015	93.5	32 of 955	96.6%	★★★★★
2014	90.0	73 of 1079	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	81.6	155 of 1158	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	83.8	124 of 1141	89.1%	★★★★☆
2011	85.4	123 of 1075	88.6%	★★★★☆
2010	83.3	162 of 1090	85.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	215 of 1062	79.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	40.8	484 of 895	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	63.5	94 of 316	70.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.0	73 of 620	88.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	40.0	464 of 975	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	242 of 589	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.8	210 of 602	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.2	178 of 1219	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	139 of 824	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	86.9	141 of 1219	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	199 of 862	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.8	167 of 1023	83.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.9	318 of 1170	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	110 of 716	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	258 of 1198	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.3	278 of 911	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.0	122 of 1116	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	48 of 618	92.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	65.3	189 of 626	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	56.3	246 of 628	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.5	206 of 1216	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	208 of 830	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.1	92 of 1220	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	79.0	146 of 850	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	88.2	108 of 1032	89.5%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	44.8	81 of 145	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.3	45 of 239	81.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	80.2	57 of 617	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	54.9	187 of 444	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.1	105 of 1027	89.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	64.2	186 of 820	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.0	138 of 1201	88.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	47.1	253 of 465	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	273 of 486	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.3	248 of 1024	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.8	239 of 800	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	108 of 1161	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.7	138 of 595	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	125 of 720	82.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Multi-racial (2023)91st percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)89th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2023)77th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2023)73rd percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2023)70th percentile-14 vs school

Male (2025)70th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)59th percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)52nd percentile-38 vs school

African American (2021)46th percentile-44 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile-31 vs school

Military Connected (2023)44th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+16 vs state

Mathematics55%+18 vs state

Science53%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert	Public, Charter	K-6	320 E Warner Rd	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 632-0722	598	30	19.9		364 (60.9%)	8 (1.3%)	153 (25.6%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	54 (9.0%)	74.1	213^th of 909 public elementary schools	76.6%		71.1	240^th of 912 public elementary schools	73.7%	27	49.0	64.0	53.0	60.0	66.0	55.0	57.0	41.0	53.0	$5,851	$419	$52	$890	$4,419	$961	$5,380
Ashland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1945 S Ashland Ranch Rd	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 917-9900	741	52	14.3		439 (59.2%)	22 (3.0%)	186 (25.1%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	71 (9.6%)	89.7	72^nd of 909 public elementary schools	92.1%		86.8	103^rd of 912 public elementary schools	88.7%	31	74.0	79.0	68.0	56.0	78.0	72.0	68.0	55.0	62.0	$7,396	$194	$387	$775	$7,010		$6,815
Finley Farms Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	375 S Columbus Dr	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1624	588	38	15.5		332 (56.5%)	19 (3.2%)	175 (29.8%)	18 (3.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.5%)	77.8	182^nd of 909 public elementary schools	80.0%		71.9	228^th of 912 public elementary schools	75.0%	46	69.0	64.0	57.0	63.0	63.0	48.0	52.0	55.0	51.0	$7,862	$306	$543	$1,155	$7,225		$7,013
Mesquite Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 E Mesquite St	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 813-1240	584	36	16.0		340 (58.2%)	10 (1.7%)	168 (28.8%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (8.4%)	77.3	186^th of 909 public elementary schools	79.5%		68.6	259^th of 912 public elementary schools	71.6%	73	60.0	61.0	51.0	67.0	71.0	62.0	51.0	57.0	42.0	$7,558	$82	$371	$535	$7,227		$7,105
Settlers Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	423 E Settlers Point Dr	Gilbert	85296	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 507-1481	524	37	14.2		291 (55.5%)	5 (1.0%)	166 (31.7%)	16 (3.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	60.3	318^th of 909 public elementary schools	65.0%		69.4	255^th of 912 public elementary schools	72.0%	63	52.0	73.0	39.0	60.0	57.0	54.0	37.0	29.0	38.0	$7,966	$66	$510	$641	$7,675		$7,390
Spectrum Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2846 S Spectrum Way	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 917-0117	578	44	13.0		225 (38.9%)	47 (8.1%)	199 (34.4%)	40 (6.9%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.8%)	78.1	180^th of 909 public elementary schools	80.2%		67.3	268^th of 912 public elementary schools	70.6%	88	76.0	71.0	52.0	61.0	68.0	60.0	51.0	48.0	45.0	$9,287	$145	$14	$304	$8,841	$287	$9,128
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	862 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 325-6100	120	10	12.0		51 (42.5%)	12 (10.0%)	40 (33.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.5%)								(n/a)										$12,704	$1,190	$1,751	$4,130	$5,538	$4,226	$9,764
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2550 E Elliot Rd	Gilbert	85234	Maricopa County	Gilbert Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 892-2801	919	51	18.0		726 (79.0%)	8 (0.9%)	128 (13.9%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.1%)	89.5	74^th of 909 public elementary schools	91.9%		89.4	75^th of 912 public elementary schools	91.8%	1	61.0	77.0	66.0	69.0	65.0	68.0	68.0	66.0	59.0	$5,430	$109	$185	$402	$5,002	$135	$5,137
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K-6	Public, Charter	K-6	3155 S San Tan Village Pkwy	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 988-3204	556	35	15.8		372 (66.9%)	11 (2.0%)	115 (20.7%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	35 (6.3%)	86.7	100^th of 909 public elementary schools	89.0%		82.5	147^th of 912 public elementary schools	83.9%	47	55.0	66.0	71.0	73.0	68.0	61.0	67.0	55.0	64.0	$6,036	$133	$236	$502	$4,160	$1,507	$5,667
Higley Traditional Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	3391 E Vest Ave	Gilbert	85295	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-6800	726	40	18.0		403 (55.5%)	51 (7.0%)	176 (24.2%)	46 (6.3%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	40 (5.5%)	83.8	131^st of 909 public elementary schools	85.6%		80	163^rd of 912 public elementary schools	82.1%	32	66.0	69.0	55.0	59.0	70.0	71.0	56.0	55.0	56.0	$6,505	$130	$100	$360	$5,683	$592	$6,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert

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Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert a good school?

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks 213^th of 909 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?

In the 2024-25 school year, 598 students attended Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert.

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert?

Students at Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert are 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

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