Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

Q: Is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach a good school?

Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks 1302 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is a public charter elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in the diverse community of Boynton Beach, Florida. With a student population that is 49.12% African American, 23.76% Hispanic, and 19.48% White, the school has been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, placing it in the middle of Florida elementary schools.

Despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools, Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and many traditional public schools, Franklin Academy consistently outperforms them on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 85% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 58% for Palm Beach district and 55% for Florida. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2020-2021 to 21.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Franklin Academy also stands out for its racial diversity, with a more balanced student population compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have higher concentrations of either White or African American students. Additionally, the school spends more per student than the nearby schools, with spending increasing from $6,271 in 2019-2020 to $10,040 in 2022-2023. This higher investment, combined with the school's academic performance, suggests that Franklin Academy is providing a quality education to its diverse student population, despite the concerning trend in chronic absenteeism that warrants further investigation.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7882 S Military Trl
Boynton Beach, FL 33463

(561) 767-4700

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1302^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,040

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 1,309

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.1%

Hispanic:

23.8%

White:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks worse than 57.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 70^th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.68. (See more...)

Compare Details Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks better than 61.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.73. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palm Beach School District. Student population at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49.1%), Hispanic (23.8%), White (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is 18.1. 114 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach employs 72.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach is $10,040. 124 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach 461^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	65.20	712^th	2087	65.9%
2017	59.00	846^th	2112	59.9%
2018	64.49	733^rd	2118	65.4%
2019	63.34	767^th	2182	64.8%
2021	50.02	1079^th	2247	52.0%
2022	39.06	1344^th	2219	39.4%
2023	39.99	1337^th	2240	40.3%
2024	41.68	1302^nd	2256	42.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	57.39	403^rd	997	59.6%
2017	51.59	494^th	1031	52.1%
2018	49.63	521^st	1035	49.7%
2019	59.33	426^th	1099	61.2%
2021	51.64	531^st	1136	53.3%
2022	49.86	555^th	1148	51.7%
2023	51.70	542^nd	1177	54.0%
2024	58.73	461^st	1196	61.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	616	176	25	258	2	2	51	1130
2015	606	270	31	300	6	2	58	1273
2016	554	306	34	280	9	0	49	1232
2017	519	355	44	290	11	1	55	1275
2018	483	409	55	309	18	2	50	1326
2019	415	478	57	323	14	2	43	1332
2020	364	544	49	326	11	2	38	1334
2021	310	610	49	327	6	4	30	1336
2022	284	626	55	309	6	4	31	1315
2023	255	643	55	311	5	4	36	1309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1130	67.0	16.8	36.4
2015	1273	82.0	15.5	0
2016	1232	97.0	12.7	0.8
2017	1275	84.0	15.1	8.8
2018	1326	68.0	19.5	6.6
2019	1332	82.0	16.2	15.5
2020	1334	83.0	16.0	21.1
2021	1336	82.0	16.2	56.4
2022	1315	77.2	17.0	41.4
2023	1309	72.2	18.1	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1130	67.0	16.8	36.4
2015	1273	82.0	15.5	0
2016	1232	97.0	12.7	0.8
2017	1275	84.0	15.1	8.8
2018	1326	68.0	19.5	6.6
2019	1332	82.0	16.2	15.5
2020	1334	83.0	16.0	21.1
2021	1336	82.0	16.2	56.4
2022	1315	77.2	17.0	41.4
2023	1309	72.2	18.1	68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$12 (0.2%)	$6,051 (99.8%)	$6,063
2019	$19 (0.3%)	$6,094 (99.7%)	$6,113
2020	$19 (0.3%)	$6,252 (99.7%)	$6,271
2021	$161 (2.3%)	$6,858 (97.7%)	$7,019
2022	$228 (3.2%)	$6,918 (96.8%)	$7,146
2023	$957 (9.5%)	$9,084 (90.5%)	$10,040

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 767^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1337^th of 2240 Elementary schools	24.5%
Ranks 426^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 542^nd of 1177 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	60	51	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	72	46	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	61	53	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	67	47	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	62	49	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	60	35	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	52	46	6%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	66	57	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	67	42	25%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	58	52	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	57	50	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	57	49	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	36	40	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	38	33	5%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	100	93	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	78	80	2%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach)	100	76	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1332	1309	1.7%
African American	478	643	34.5%
American Indian	14	5	64.3%
Asian	57	55	3.5%
Hispanic	323	311	3.7%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	415	255	38.6%
Two or More Races	43	36	16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.5%	68%	52.5%

Schools Near Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach	Public, Charter	K-8	7882 S Military Trl	Boynton Beach	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 767-4700	1,309	72	18.1	68.0%	255 (19.5%)	643 (49.1%)	311 (23.8%)	55 (4.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	36 (2.8%)	41.7	1302^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.3%		40	1337^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	35	56.0	50.0	57.0	57.0	61.0	61.0	49.0	37.0	39.0	58.0	45.0	57.0	47.0	42.0	85.0	96.0	92.0	73.0	$10,040	$957	$9,084
Hidden Oaks K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	7685 S Military Trl	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3800	785	51	15.3	54.5%	205 (26.1%)	327 (41.7%)	188 (23.9%)	42 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.4%)	75	528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.6%		65.5	725^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	197	65.0	70.0	62.0	59.0	70.0	72.0	66.0	75.0	68.0	86.0	54.0	86.0	60.0	74.0	95.0			77.0	$12,917	$1,384	$11,533
Citrus Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8400 Lawrence Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 292-7000	1,026	66	15.6	58.6%	290 (28.3%)	288 (28.1%)	348 (33.9%)	56 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.9%)	61.5	831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	63.2%		60	838^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.6%	7	61.0	58.0	59.0				62.0	49.0	65.0	100.0			57.0						$12,367	$847	$11,519
Renaissance Charter School At Central Palm	Public, Charter	K-8	6696 S Military Tr	Lake Worth	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 209-7106	831	26	32.5	0.4%	39 (4.7%)	538 (64.7%)	214 (25.8%)	10 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	20 (2.4%)	24	1795^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		21.8	1843^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	48	35.0	46.0	52.0	38.0	44.0	40.0	48.0	48.0	27.0	27.0	21.0	45.0	34.0	35.0	58.0		93.0	60.0	$9,518	$212	$9,306
Freedom Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3400 Hypoluxo Rd	Boynton Beach	33436	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3100	677	47	14.5	69.3%	109 (16.1%)	219 (32.3%)	315 (46.5%)	16 (2.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	29.8	1628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.8%		27.3	1675^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.2%	47	34.0	36.0	49.0				28.0	34.0	51.0	100.0			55.0						$15,551	$2,619	$12,932
Starlight Cove Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6300 Seminole Dr	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 804-3600	737	49	15.1	77.2%	60 (8.1%)	171 (23.2%)	492 (66.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	12.7	2093^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	7.2%		16.4	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%	93	32.0	32.0	22.0				37.0	35.0	38.0				30.0						$14,089	$2,217	$11,872
Crystal Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6050 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 292-6600	788	47	16.8	37.3%	350 (44.4%)	144 (18.3%)	217 (27.5%)	33 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.5%)	76	504^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%		72.6	571^st of 2240 public elementary schools	74.5%	67	73.0	60.0	75.0				63.0	51.0	79.0				70.0						$12,653	$1,134	$11,518
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach	Public, Charter	K-5	8600 S Jog Rd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 742-8017	245	15	16.3	34.7%	160 (65.3%)	28 (11.4%)	44 (18.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	47.4	1160^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.6%		75.5	499^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.7%	661	51.0	46.0	76.0				47.0	53.0	52.0				48.0						$10,635	$485	$10,150
Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3333 High Ridge Rd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 585-1189	1,046	56	18.6	15.7%	465 (44.5%)	286 (27.3%)	217 (20.7%)	15 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.4%)	50.7	1078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.2%		59.8	845^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	233	58.0	48.0	56.0	50.0	54.0	46.0	60.0	56.0	55.0	47.0	72.0	52.0	56.0	57.0	87.0			59.0	$12,048	$1,588	$10,461
Manatee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Charleston Shores Blvd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 357-1800	1,228	76	16.1	26.2%	568 (46.3%)	156 (12.7%)	363 (29.6%)	85 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (4.5%)	78.4	451^st of 2256 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.3	358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.0%	93	63.0	62.0	75.0				70.0	68.0	76.0	100.0			66.0						$11,538	$1,120	$10,418

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach

Is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach a good school?

Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach ranks 1302^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,309 students attended Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach?

Students at Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach are 49% African American, 24% Hispanic, 19% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Franklin Academy - Boynton Beach in?

Palm Beach

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