BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ben Franklin Middle School, located in Fargo, North Dakota, serves as a key academic institution within the Fargo Public Schools district. Situated at 1420 8th St N, the school is centrally located and caters to a diverse student body, fostering an environment focused on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As a middle school, it serves as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, emphasizing the development of foundational skills alongside social-emotional learning during the formative middle-level years.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students while offering the support necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Ben Franklin Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative relationships with peers. For those interested in specific academic calendars, district policies, or enrollment information, the school’s official website at [www.fargo.k12.nd.us](http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us) serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members.

1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
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BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fargo, ND with about 807 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
FARGO 1
Total Students:
807
Teachers:
59.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 807 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Black or African American
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

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.