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Ben Franklin Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School

Should you attend Ben Franklin Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Ben Franklin Middle School
1420 8th St N
Fargo, ND 58102
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Discovery Middle School
1717 40th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58104
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 899 students in grades 6-8, Ben Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
899 students
1,005 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ben Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ben Franklin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ben Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and the state of North Dakota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#214 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
#118 out of 449 schools in ND
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ben Franklin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in ND)
44%
(Top 50% in ND)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in ND)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ben Franklin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
301
331
Grade 7 Students
288
342
Grade 8 Students
310
332
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ben Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fargo 1 School District and in North Dakota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ben Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ben Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ben Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fargo 1 School District and North Dakota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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