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Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Should you attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School or Thomas Jefferson 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
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
806 students
641 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools and the state of Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools and the state of Indiana, 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
#172 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
#487 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in IN)
51%
(Top 30% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
253
211
Grade 7 Students
289
216
Grade 8 Students
264
214
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valparaiso Community Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, 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
19%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valparaiso Community Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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