Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Should I attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School or Benjamin Franklin Intermediate? 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
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Top Rankings
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Benjamin Franklin Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
641 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2644 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2308 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
218
168
Grade 7 Students
192
161
Grade 8 Students
231
203
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
44%
% Hispanic
52%
37%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
10%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
