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Parkside Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Should you attend Parkside Middle School or Benjamin Franklin 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
Parkside Middle School
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades 5-8, Parkside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
358 students
705 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkside 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkside Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkside 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 Benjamin Franklin 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 Parkside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peru Education Service District 124 and the state of Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and the state of Illinois, 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
#1593 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1734 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkside 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peru Education Service District 124 and Illinois 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peru Education Service District 124 and Illinois 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkside Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Franklin Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
103
-
Grade 6 Students
89
226
Grade 7 Students
80
254
Grade 8 Students
86
225
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peru Education Service District 124 and in Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peru Education Service District 124 and in Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peru Education Service District 124 and in Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peru Education Service District 124 and in Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, 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%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peru Education Service District 124 and in Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peru Education Service District 124 and Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, 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
35%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peru Education Service District 124 and Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
19%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peru Education Service District 124 and Illinois, 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 Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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