BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-EAST
Benjamin Franklin Middle-East is a public middle school that is part of the Franklin County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, VA with about 544 students. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Middle-East has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 (often referred to as BFMS) is a public middle school located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, serving students within the Franklin County Public Schools district. As a central academic hub for the community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The facility at 375 Middle School Road is equipped to support a diverse student body, offering a range of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and support services aimed at fostering both intellectual and personal growth during the formative middle school years.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Franklin County Public Schools system, emphasizing academic excellence, technological integration, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By maintaining a structured curriculum and encouraging student participation in sports, arts, and clubs, Benjamin Franklin Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while addressing their social and emotional development. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and information regarding district policies and programs through the official school division website at http://www.frco.k12.va.us.
For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Middle-East at (540) 483-5105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
(540) 483-5105
http://www.frco.k12.va.us
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-EAST is a public school in Rocky Mount, VA with about 544 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 43.12
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 544 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-EAST is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.9%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.