Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
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 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
624 students
815 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#254 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
205
267
Grade 7 Students
204
271
Grade 8 Students
215
277
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
69%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%