Menallen School vs. Ben Franklin School
Should I attend Menallen School or Ben Franklin 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
Menallen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Ben Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Menallen School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ben Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
288 students
474 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1746 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
44
Grade 1 Students
42
45
Grade 2 Students
40
41
Grade 3 Students
35
44
Grade 4 Students
42
49
Grade 5 Students
39
40
Grade 6 Students
41
42
Grade 7 Students
-
100
Grade 8 Students
-
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
82%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
