BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 798 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Middle School, located at 605 Campbell in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both intellectual growth and personal character development.
The school community is known for its commitment to excellence and its strong partnership with local families. Benjamin Franklin Middle School focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether in athletics, the arts, or academic clubs. By maintaining a focus on community values and educational standards, the school plays an integral role in the Valparaiso area, striving to develop well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their future academic and professional endeavors.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Middle School at (219) 531-3020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valparaiso, IN 46385-4629
(219) 531-3020
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Valparaiso, IN with about 798 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valparaiso Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 798
- Teachers:
- 51.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 798 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.