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Joaquin Miller Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Should you attend Joaquin Miller Elementary School or Benjamin Franklin Elementary 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.

School Overview

School
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
720 East Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
1610 Lake St.
Glendale, CA 91201
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joaquin Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
748 students
626 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joaquin Miller Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joaquin Miller Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joaquin Miller Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Miller Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burbank Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2264 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#833 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joaquin Miller Elementary 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joaquin Miller Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burbank Unified School District and California 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joaquin Miller Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burbank Unified School District and California 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joaquin Miller Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
143
113
Grade 1 Students
116
94
Grade 2 Students
120
91
Grade 3 Students
117
83
Grade 4 Students
125
92
Grade 5 Students
127
78
Grade 6 Students
-
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joaquin Miller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joaquin Miller Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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