Benjamin Franklin Middle School

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

821

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	640
Hispanic	99
Black	23
Asian	22
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
640 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
99 (12.1 %)
Two or More
36 (4.4 %)
Black
23 (2.8 %)
Asian
22 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3020
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 276