Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Wayne-Westland Community School District
33555 ANNAPOLIS ST
WAYNE, MI 48184
646 Students
Secondary School 6th - 11th
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Middle School, located in Wayne, Michigan, is a key component of the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Serving students at the middle school level, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally, preparing them for the challenges of their future secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, offering core academic subjects alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular and social areas. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success, Benjamin Franklin Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and responsibility among its student body. As part of the larger district framework, the school utilizes local resources and standardized educational practices to ensure that students meet district benchmarks while navigating the critical transitional years of early adolescence.
646
Total Students
38.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    282 (43.7 %)
  • White
    280 (43.3 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (5.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    35 (5.4 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone: (734)419-2402
Website: http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 11th
Total Students: 646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 6 198
Grade 7 218
Grade 8 230
Gender Ratio