BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 655 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 540 Parkhurst Blvd in Buffalo, NY, is a key academic institution within the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. The school serves students in the middle grades, providing a structured educational environment that focuses on the transition from elementary to high school. By aligning with the broader district’s mission, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ken-Ton community, utilizing the district’s centralized resources to offer a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. Through their official website (http://www.ktufsd.org), families and community members can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create a supportive culture that prepares its diverse student body for the academic challenges of high school and beyond.

For more information, contact BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL at (716) 874-8404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

540 PARKHURST BLVD
BUFFALO, NY 14223-2198
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BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BUFFALO, NY with about 655 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
655
Teachers:
64
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
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th 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 655 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.0%
Black or African American
8.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.