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Benjamin Franklin Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Middle|Springfield, Illinois|Springfield SD 186
Springfield, IL 62704
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Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Fri
KISS BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide
Join us for our K.I.S.S. breakfast from 8:30a-9:15a. Where Kids Invite Someone Special to have breakfast with them on Friday morning.
Sep
16
Wed
60 Minute Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Sep
23
Wed
60 Minute Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Sep
25
Fri
No School – Teacher InstituteStaff DayDistrict-wide
Sep
30
Wed
60 Minute Early Dismissalhalf_dayDistrict-wide
Oct
6
Tue
FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingStaff DayDistrict-wide
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
50th percentile in IL
Math Proficiency
23%
46th percentile in IL
Chronic Absenteeism
55.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
134 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Near average in ILTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
721
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
59
100% fully certified
Psychologists
0.60000002
Social Workers
1.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
3
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,554
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,983
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$25,502
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 36%Local 48%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$190,001
+8.5% 1yr+32.0% 5yr
Springfield, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.9%
Below 150% poverty line
5.3%
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Uninsured residents
6.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,069
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
2,757
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
877 (32%)
Specific Learning Disability
518 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
500 (18%)
Autism
283 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
103 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
84 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
709
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)Coming Up
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
KISS Breakfast
Join us for our K.I.S.S. breakfast from 8:30a-9:15a. Where Kids Invite Someone Special to have breakfast with them on Friday morning.
BreakWed, Sep 16, 2026
60 Minute Early Dismissal
half_dayWed, Sep 23, 2026
60 Minute Early Dismissal
half_dayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Springfield SD 186. Benjamin Franklin Middle School follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School-Labor DayDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Open House- Meet the TeacherDistrict-wide Please join us for Meet the Teacher! This will be our Annual Title I meeting. |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | KISS BreakfastDistrict-wide Join us for our K.I.S.S. breakfast from 8:30a-9:15a. Where Kids Invite Someone Special to have breakfast with them on Friday morning. |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | No School – Teacher InstituteDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 60 Minute Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 60 Min Early Dismissal Today District-wide Early Dismissal Today for Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences-No school for students District-wide |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | FACE/Parent Teacher Committee MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | Streaks Thanksgiving Tournament - Varsity Basketball Girls vs Washington Community High SchoolDistrict-wide Sport: Basketball GirlsLevel: Streaks Thanksgiving Tournament - VarsityTeam: Springfield High SchoolSite: Galesburg High School - John Thiel Gymnasium |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | 60 Minute Early DismissalDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Holiday Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Holiday Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
Showing 24 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School currently enrolls 705 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.
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