What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School serve?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Valparaiso area.

Where is Benjamin Franklin Middle School located?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a urban school in Valparaiso, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 14.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Valparaiso, IN?

Schools in Valparaiso include Benjamin Franklin Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Valparaiso area.

INMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Benjamin Franklin Middle School — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Valparaiso, Indiana|Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, IN 46385

School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

806

Student:Teacher

14.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Valparaiso Community Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.3%

Phone

(219)531-3020

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65%

90th percentile in IN

Math Proficiency

49%

74th percentile in IN

Chronic Absenteeism

2.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

203 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1

Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

805

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

49.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

0.91000003

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,533

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,376

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,877

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 5%State 57%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Uninsured residents

6.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,235

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,153

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

320 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

276 (24%)

Autism

159 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

143 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

90 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

43 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

823

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School

As of the most recent data, 806 students are enrolled at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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