BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERMEDIATE

Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson Elementary school district, located in Colma, CA with about 666 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School is located in the town of Colma, California, serving the educational needs of the local community. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and high school education, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. The school is part of the broader Jefferson Elementary School District, which provides foundational public education for students in the northern San Mateo County area.

The school is situated in a historically significant and unique location, as Colma is well-known for its prominence in the memorial and burial industry. Despite the quiet nature of its surroundings, the campus functions as a standard educational environment dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. Like other schools in the district, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate strives to provide a supportive curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of the high school level.

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Intermediate at (650) 991-1202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.