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Benjamin Franklin School vs. Bethany Community School

Should you attend Benjamin Franklin School or Bethany Community 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 School
426 West Main St.
Meriden, CT 06450
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Bethany Community School
44 Peck Road
Bethany, CT 06524
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Bethany Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bethany Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
350 students
445 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Franklin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethany Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethany Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Franklin School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethany Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meriden School District and the state of Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethany School District and the state of Connecticut, 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
#454 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#144 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Franklin 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 Bethany Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
67%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut 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 Bethany Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethany School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut 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 Bethany Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethany School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Meriden School District and Connecticut 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 Bethany Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bethany School District and Connecticut 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 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bethany Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
57
55
Grade 1 Students
59
44
Grade 2 Students
58
60
Grade 3 Students
48
53
Grade 4 Students
63
76
Grade 5 Students
65
64
Grade 6 Students
-
66
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethany School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethany School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethany School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethany School District and in Connecticut, 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
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meriden School District and in Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethany School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meriden School District and Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethany School District and Connecticut, 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
63%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meriden School District and Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethany School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meriden School District and Connecticut, 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 Bethany Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethany School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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