Benjamin Franklin Middle School

www.teaneckschools.org/benjaminfranklinmiddleschool_home.aspx

518 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin Middle School, located at 1315 Taft Road in Teaneck, New Jersey, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Teaneck Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while providing them with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Benjamin Franklin Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school prides itself on its diverse student body and a commitment to inclusivity, striving to create a supportive community where students from various backgrounds can thrive. By focusing on both intellectual development and character building, the school aims to nurture informed, engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the Teaneck community and beyond.

518

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	223
Black	169
Asian	41
Two or More	13
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
223 (43.1 %)
Black
169 (32.6 %)
White
64 (12.4 %)
Asian
41 (7.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Teaneck School District
Phone:	(201)833-5451
Website:	http://www.teaneckschools.org/benjaminfranklinmiddleschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 5 118

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 135

Ungraded 44