Discovery Middle School vs. Ben Franklin Middle School
Should I attend Discovery Middle School or Ben Franklin Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ben Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 851 students in grades 6-8, Ben Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,024 students
851 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#143 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
339
301
Grade 7 Students
313
272
Grade 8 Students
372
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
17%
6%
% White
71%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
