BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-WEST

Benjamin Franklin Middle-West is a public middle school that is part of the Franklin County Public Schools school district, located in Rocky Mount, VA with about 761 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, Benjamin Franklin Middle-West has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 (specifically the West campus) is located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Franklin County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students transitioning through their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while building a strong foundation in core subjects.

Beyond its academic offerings, Benjamin Franklin Middle-West places a significant emphasis on building a supportive school community. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and social initiatives, the school encourages students to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. For more detailed information regarding faculty, specific programs, or school policies, you can visit their official website at [www.frco.k12.va.us](http://www.frco.k12.va.us).

For more information, contact Benjamin Franklin Middle-West at (540) 483-5105 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 Middle School Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-WEST is a public school in Rocky Mount, VA with about 761 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
761
Teachers:
66.53
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
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 761 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE-WEST is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.0%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black or African American
6.8%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.