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Franklin Benjamin School vs. Finletter Thomas K School

Should you attend Franklin Benjamin School or Finletter Thomas K School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Franklin Benjamin School
5735 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Finletter Thomas K School
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 588 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Finletter Thomas K 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 13% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
588 students
632 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Benjamin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Finletter Thomas K School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Benjamin School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Finletter Thomas K School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Benjamin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Finletter Thomas K School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Benjamin School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Finletter Thomas K School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2509 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2386 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Benjamin School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Finletter Thomas K School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
13%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Benjamin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Benjamin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Benjamin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Finletter Thomas K School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin Benjamin School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Finletter Thomas K School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
56
64
Grade 1 Students
62
57
Grade 2 Students
66
55
Grade 3 Students
76
63
Grade 4 Students
59
70
Grade 5 Students
61
74
Grade 6 Students
77
85
Grade 7 Students
64
74
Grade 8 Students
67
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Benjamin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Benjamin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
51%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Benjamin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Benjamin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Benjamin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Finletter Thomas K School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Benjamin School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Benjamin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Benjamin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Finletter Thomas K School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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