The Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School is an historic elementary school which is located in the Crescentville neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Franklin Benjamin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Benjamin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Franklin Benjamin School's student population of 570 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Benjamin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Benjamin School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2509 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
40%
16%
Black
50%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Benjamin School's ranking?
Franklin Benjamin School is ranked #2509 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Franklin Benjamin School often compared to?
Franklin Benjamin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Universal Creighton Charter School, Finletter Thomas K School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Benjamin School?
570 students attend Franklin Benjamin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Franklin Benjamin School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Benjamin School?
Franklin Benjamin School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Benjamin School offer ?
Franklin Benjamin School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Benjamin School part of?
Franklin Benjamin School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Benjamin School located?
Franklin Benjamin School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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