Serving 1,391 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Benjamin Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is ranked #654 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
1,391 students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Benjamin Franklin Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,391 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
