Benjamin Franklin Middle School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 8
1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006
How Benjamin Franklin Middle School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score23
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Benjamin Franklin Middle School
803Students
100%Low-Income Students
51Teachers
16 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30% | 16% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 35% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 35% | 17% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 39% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 41% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Benjamin Franklin Middle School
28%Math Proficiency
42%Reading Proficiency
35%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 38% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 32% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 40% | 30% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 34% | 34% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 30% | 33% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 58% | 59% |
| Black | 11% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 42% | 54% |
| Other | 24% | 46% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 35% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 18% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Benjamin Franklin Middle School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
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Location Map
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