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Franklin Academy

Charter | K-12 | 1252 students

 
 

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2010:
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Posted May 8, 2008

School is very safe, rigerous education, FANTASTIC music program. The uniforms (slacks and collared teeshirt) are wonderful. We moved to GA to a shool with no uniforms and we constantly deal with issues of not having the right clothing. The teachers, however, are WAY over the top with discipline and are not likely to work with you if your student has any special needs. If you don't conform, their well-worn excuse is to take your child our of charter school and back into regular school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

We have been at Franklin since my child was in K, and is now in 5th. This has been a positive experience for all of. The school offers opportinuties for you to continue to be a part of your childs education, by being a volunteer for the different committees. By doing this our children are able to see that we are proud of their school, and therefore they too take pride in their school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2007

Wonderful school all around. We feel so fortunate to have found Franklin! Our son loves his school too.
—Submitted by B, a parent


Posted January 25, 2007

This is our first year at Franklin Academy. Our son is in 5th grade and was at his previous school since Kindergarten. He was very upset to move to a new school but after the first week at Franklin he told us that he should have transferred here years ago. He is so very happy and the students and teachers welcomed him with open arms. We are currently waiting to hear if our 1st grader and 3rd grader are accepted for next year. Great school and staff.....
—Submitted by Deb McClellan, a parent


Posted May 17, 2006

This was our first elementary for our first child so my experience is limited. The academic programs seem to be good - many projects and constant homework although I think there could be more. Facilities have been limited but with the HS being completed they have more space for other activities. As this is a charter school the lack of buses and the drawing of students from all over the area is good & bad. Very diverse but I think it limits parent involvement in that it isn;t a 'community' school.
—Submitted by Tom Vlasic, a parent


Posted March 29, 2005

We feel very blessed to have gotten in to Franklin Academy last year. I have a 1st grader and a 5th grader and they both love 'their' school. We love that the school teaches children at all academic levels; dividing them into different classes according to their ability. This method, even in kindergarten, allows students to be challenged no matter where they are academically. It is very much a family atmosphere and we feel confident leaving our children in such capable hands. The teachers are incredible and the parents are excellent! The band program will blow you away. The discipline methods are stringent but needed in this day and age. We couldn't be happier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2004

My children have been at Franklin Academy since the first day it opened. I am very happy with the education and close attention that my children receive. I would highly recommend The Franklin Academy for any parent and student.
—Submitted by Audrey Whitacre, a parent


Posted July 17, 2004

Franklin Academy is awesome! I have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader and this is our second year with Franklin. The teachers are very dedicated and I have watched my daughters make dramatic improvements in their academics as well as social interaction. The parent involvement is outstanding. I saw teachers who had to (very reluctantly) turn away parent volunteers for a field trip last year. A good problem to have indeed! It's tough to get in, especially as word of mouth spreads and parents tire of the reassignment shuffle with the public schools. We especially liked the fact that our daughters can go there through 12th grade, even if we move outside the county! Definitely something to consider.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female79%
Male85%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities38%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black>95%
Asian>95%
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female93%
Male92%
Black89%
Asian>95%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students88%
Female81%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asian88%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial83%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male90%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students93%
Female>95%
Male90%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities63%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>95%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students94%
Female93%
Male>95%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial>95%
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Biology

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male91%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students>95%
Proficient in English94%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Black>95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities>95%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 53%
Black 5% 26%
Two or more races 3% 4%
Asian 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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604 Franklin St
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Phone: (919) 570-8262

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