BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 1,035 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE 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 in the Preston Hollow area of Dallas, Texas, serves as a prominent campus within the Dallas Independent School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body through a mix of core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic program, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE School emphasizes the development of the "whole student," encouraging participation in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. The campus community works to maintain a culture of high expectations and civic responsibility, reflecting the values of its namesake. As a staple in the Dallas community, the school continuously strives to utilize modern educational resources to ensure its students are well-equipped for future success in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE at (972) 502-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6920 MEADOW RD
DALLAS, TX 75230-5333
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 1,035 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
1,035
Teachers:
68.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 1,035 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.5%
Black or African American
15.5%
White
5.6%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.