Serving 757 students in grades 7-9, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Franklin Junior High serves the southwest part of the Stevens Point, WI school district, covering an area of approximately 215.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School's student population of 757 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1229 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
71%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Junior High School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is ranked #1229 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Junior High School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P J Jacobs Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High School?
757 students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Junior High School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Junior High School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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