Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District)
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is located in Franklin, MA and is in Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (district). It is a charter school that serves 438 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
201 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Thayer Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Franklin Ecdc Elementary School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Horace Mann Middle School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Oak Street Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Parmenter Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 438
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School had 3% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
78%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
Two or More Races
4%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District) District Spending
$9,190Per Pupil
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District) spends $9,190 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 33% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District) District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District)Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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