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 New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades 5-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 499 students in grades 5-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
493 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1347 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
113
104
Grade 6 Students
108
105
Grade 7 Students
116
138
Grade 8 Students
133
113
Ungraded Students
23
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
43%
41%
% Black
29%
33%
% White
12%
13%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%