Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert vs South Valley Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
598 students
South Valley Jr. High
Gilbert · Public middle · Grades 7–8
875 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert Gilbert, Arizona | South Valley Jr. High Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 1,136 | #35 of 203 |
| National rank | #12332 of 50,301 | #5997 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 598 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 57.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •South Valley Jr. High is the larger school with 875 students compared with 598.
- •Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is a charter school while South Valley Jr. High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert better than South Valley Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert ranks higher (68.5 vs 57.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert and South Valley Jr. High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert: 598. South Valley Jr. High: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert and South Valley Jr. High rank in Arizona?
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert is 210th of 1,136 and South Valley Jr. High is 35th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).