Serving 823 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Benjamin Franklin Middle School serves the west part of Valparaiso, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.4 square miles. Most students live within a 3.2-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being 4.5 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Middle School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is ranked #172 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
823 students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Benjamin Franklin Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools.
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