Franklin Discovery Academy

Summary:

Franklin Discovery Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Vineyard, Utah, serving 651 students from kindergarten to 6th grade as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Franklin Discovery Academy consistently underperforms academically compared to the state and nearby Alpine District public schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school had a 23.3% proficiency rate, compared to the state average of 46.7%. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah elementary schools and has a 0 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Factors such as funding, student-teacher ratio, and the school's charter status may contribute to these academic challenges. Orem School, another Alpine District public school, had significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels in the 2023-2024 school year. With a per-student spending of $5,531 in the 2018-2019 school year, Franklin Discovery Academy also had lower funding compared to some nearby public schools, such as Westmore School ($9,149) and Bonneville School ($8,335).

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

320 E. Gammon Road
Vineyard, UT 84058

(801) 785-6500

District: Franklin Discovery Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
513^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,531

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 651

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Discovery Academy ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.83. (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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Discovery Academy is $5,531.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Discovery Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Discovery Academy 513^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Franklin Discovery Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Franklin Discovery Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Discovery Academy 91^st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Discovery Academy

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Discovery Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2019	16.57	489^th	572	14.5%
2021	17.98	463^rd	559	17.2%
2022	11.00	498^th	551	9.6%
2023	8.23	534^th	561	4.8%
2024	9.83	513^th	561	8.6%

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Rank History for White students at Franklin Discovery Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	6.45	423^rd	435	2.8%
2023	3.00	422^nd	428	1.4%
2024	3.32	422^nd	429	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, July 16, 2021

This school is so accommodating for parents. You choose the start time and end time 7:30-10:30 am and 2:30-5:30 pm. During covid-19 and the upcoming school year 2021 you can choose how many days a week you want them to go and if you want they provide a completely at home program. Starting in 3rd grade student can choose classes that interest them (called engage classes). My son says the teachers do a good job of making things fun. When I suggested my son go to a different school because we moved away he started crying. My son is above grade level in every subject. They teach and group kids at their level not their age. I honestly have nothing bad to say about this school. I think this website is giving them such a horrible rating because their are no reviews. Parents often find franklin after regular schools have failed their children. It might take these children a year or two to catch up with their peers but like I said my son started kindergarten here and is thriving. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Chaotic environment with not enough emphasis on the basics (like reading, writing, and math). The majority of teachers are new every year. Many teachers are unlicensed because the school doesn’t care about employing certified teachers. It’s no wonder because licensed teachers don’t want to make significantly less than a regular district teacher starting pay, AND get NO paid holidays, or benefits.

Admin has changed five times in four years. Students are not getting the proper opportunities to learn the basic to be successful beyond elementary school. Many I’ve talked to have had to pay for rotors to get their middle schooler caught up! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 28, 2021

Amazing school!! Don't let however school digger calculate things sway you--they are totally off-base. Franklin recognizes kids for what they are-developing students--and does not treat them like a test score number like so many other schools. If you are concerned about a test score once per year, maybe this isn't your school, but if you care about your student actually being passionate about learning, experiencing things that most other schools can only dream of, then you really should check out this school. Since there are no other reviews I'm confused how school digger has come up with a score for them. The one star is bogus. I'd give them 6! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Franklin Discovery Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	404	3	3	43	9	16	18	496
2018	414	3	1	50	5	8	17	498
2019	435	3	2	77	4	15	16	552
2020	457	0	2	82	1	16	18	576
2021	480	3	3	93	3	17	19	618
2022	517	4	7	79	1	9	20	637
2023	527	2	6	77	2	14	23	651

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Discovery Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	496	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	498	n/a	n/a	36.1
2019	552	26.0	21.1	31.2
2020	576	28.5	20.1	32.6
2021	618	n/a	n/a	26.5
2022	637	33.5	19.0	23.2
2023	651	34.0	19.1	25.3

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 Discovery Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	496	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	498	n/a	n/a	36.1
2019	552	26.0	21.1	31.2
2020	576	28.5	20.1	32.6
2021	618	n/a	n/a	26.5
2022	637	33.5	19.0	23.2
2023	651	34.0	19.1	25.3

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 Discovery Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$382 (6.9%)	$5,149 (93.1%)	$5,531

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Discovery Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 489^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 534^th of 561 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	44.6	23.3	21.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	44.6	23.3	21.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	31.1	17.8	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	31.1	17.8	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	23.1	26.2	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	23.1	26.2	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	19.6	18	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	19.6	18	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Discovery Academy)	14.5	31.1	16.6%
4th Grade Science (Franklin Discovery Academy)	14.5	31.1	16.6%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	42.5	25	17.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Discovery Academy)	42.5	25	17.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	28.3	22.4	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Discovery Academy)	28.3	22.4	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Discovery Academy)	25.5	28	2.5%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Discovery Academy)	25.5	28	2.5%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	552	651	17.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	2	6	200%
Hispanic	77	77
Pacific Islander	15	14	6.7%
White	435	527	21.1%
Two or More Races	16	23	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.2%	25.3%	5.8%

Schools Near Franklin Discovery Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)				RISE Mathematics (2024)				RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Discovery Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	320 E. Gammon Road	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Franklin Discovery Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 785-6500	651	34	19.1	25.3%	527 (81.0%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (11.8%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.2%)	23 (3.5%)	9.8	513^th of 561 public elementary schools	8.6%		8.2	534^th of 561 public elementary schools	4.8%	21	23.3	23.0	28.9		14.6	20.7	15.3		31.5	35.6		$5,531	$382	$5,149
Trailside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	452 N Vineyard Loop Road	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8400	909	34	27.0	24.2%	633 (69.6%)	7 (0.8%)	174 (19.1%)	9 (1.0%)	5 (0.6%)	33 (3.6%)	47 (5.2%)	47.9	305^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.6%		50.2	281^st of 561 public elementary schools	49.9%	24	45.5	40.5	42.0	54.2	45.5	45.1	42.3	49.2	42.8	37.5	61.8
Vineyard School	Public	PK, KG-6	620 E Holdaway Rd	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8122	798	29	27.3	27.4%	507 (63.5%)	7 (0.9%)	196 (24.6%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	25 (3.1%)	53 (6.6%)	53	266^th of 561 public elementary schools	52.6%		48.4	289^th of 561 public elementary schools	48.5%	23	54.9	36.5	57.2	52.0	59.4	41.8	41.3	35.3	45.3	55.4	52.9	$7,232	$689	$6,543
Freedom Preparatory Academy - Vineyard	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	426 North 100 West	Vineyard	84058	Utah County	Freedom Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(801) 437-3100	534	27	19.7	24.2%	365 (68.4%)	8 (1.5%)	95 (17.8%)	21 (3.9%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.4%)	24 (4.5%)	47.9	306^th of 561 public elementary schools	45.5%		45	312^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.4%	6	51.1	37.7	44.5		52.6	49.2	41.0		47.8	47.6		$7,075	$740	$6,335
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	658 W 150 North	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8120	621	29	21.6	67.3%	217 (34.9%)	4 (0.6%)	365 (58.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	22 (3.5%)	16.6	468^th of 561 public elementary schools	16.6%		20.6	449^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.0%	19	39.1	27.1	31.5	32.3	25.3	27.7	25.5	26.3	27.4	30.4	38.5
Orem School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 W 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8116	716	31	23.1	37.6%	484 (67.6%)	7 (1.0%)	161 (22.5%)	13 (1.8%)	5 (0.7%)	12 (1.7%)	34 (4.7%)	85.2	57^th of 561 public elementary schools	89.8%		87.6	42^nd of 561 public elementary schools	92.5%	15	68.3	64.7	65.5	62.0	64.0	63.5	66.3	55.0	71.2	61.9	72.0	$7,528	$364	$7,164
Bonneville School	Public	PK, KG-6	1245 N 800 W	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8101	566	28	20.2	48.4%	341 (60.2%)	2 (0.4%)	165 (29.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	26 (4.6%)	22 (3.9%)	32.7	393^rd of 561 public elementary schools	29.9%		46.9	301^st of 561 public elementary schools	46.3%	92	33.3	23.6	47.9	34.2	25.4	42.6	44.2	36.9	37.6	54.3	43.6	$8,335	$1,176	$7,159
Aspen School	Public	PK, KG-6	945 W 2000 N	Orem	84057	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	No	(801) 610-8100	421	18	23.6	27.3%	329 (78.1%)	3 (0.7%)	56 (13.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	24 (5.7%)	71.9	145^th of 561 public elementary schools	74.2%		71.9	138^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.4%	7	69.5	50.0	55.0	55.8	69.0	54.1	55.0	55.8	49.2	55.0	66.0	$8,054	$411	$7,643
Westmore School	Public	PK, KG-6	1150 S Main	Orem	84058	Utah County	Alpine District	No	No	No	Yes	(801) 610-8123	525	24	21.9	54.9%	262 (49.9%)	7 (1.3%)	226 (43.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (1.9%)	14 (2.7%)	20.8	448^th of 561 public elementary schools	20.1%		24.2	429^th of 561 public elementary schools	23.5%	19	41.4	36.5	26.5	31.6	43.1	35.8	21.0	19.3	39.6	26.4	33.3	$9,149	$1,946	$7,203
Noah Webster Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	205 E 400 S	Orem	84058	Utah County	Noah Webster Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(801) 426-6624	536	22	24.6	40.7%	288 (53.7%)	5 (0.9%)	204 (38.1%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.9%)	57.2	235^th of 561 public elementary schools	58.1%		45.2	311^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.6%	76	52.1	52.7	60.0	39.2	50.0	53.9	55.7	34.3	48.7	67.6	40.6	$5,781	$627	$5,154

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Discovery Academy

Is Franklin Discovery Academy a good school?

Franklin Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Utah elementary schools.

How many students attend Franklin Discovery Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 651 students attended Franklin Discovery Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Discovery Academy?

Students at Franklin Discovery Academy are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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