George Washington Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Should I attend George Washington Middle School or Benjamin 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
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 629 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
629 students
703 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#325 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
216
210
Grade 7 Students
199
246
Grade 8 Students
205
224
Ungraded Students
9
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
24%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
60%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%