Franklin Academy F

Franklin Academy F is a public charter school in Pembroke Pines, FL, serving 922 students in grades K-8 within the Broward district. This school presents a fascinating split personality: its middle school program (grades 6-8) and end-of-course exams are standout performers, with proficiency rates in Geometry (89%), Biology (88%), and Civics (81%) far exceeding district and state averages. However, its elementary grades tell a different story, with 5th-grade Science proficiency (44%) and math scores across grades 3-5 all falling below district averages. This creates a "V-shaped" performance curve where the school underperforms in early grades but excels in later ones.

Compared to its high-performing neighbors, Franklin Academy F's 3-star rating and 53rd percentile state ranking are notably lower than schools like Indian Trace Elementary School and Somerset Academy, which consistently rank in the 90th+ percentile. Even its sister school, Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines, located just 3.75 miles away, outperforms it in nearly every elementary subject despite serving a more economically diverse population. One bright spot is chronic absenteeism: at just 4.3%, it's dramatically lower than the district (33.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, suggesting strong student engagement and school culture.

The school's recent ranking improvement—from the 37th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026—coincides with a dramatic shift in its free/reduced lunch rate, which dropped from 52.84% to 3.25%. This makes it difficult to determine whether the improvement reflects genuine academic progress or a change in the student population. For parents considering this school, the key takeaway is clear: Franklin Academy F offers an exceptional middle school experience that rivals the best in the state, but its elementary program is an area of concern that warrants careful investigation.