Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public 6-8

 1200 Outer Park Dr
       Springfield, IL  62704-4409


(217) 787-3006

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 1,367 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,979 Help


Feeder schools for Benjamin Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:    Butler Elementary School
    Elizabeth Graham Elementary School
    Lindsay School
    Sandburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  713

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.2%
White:
36.2%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.54. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Springfield School District 186. Racial makeup is: African American (43.2%), White (36.2%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 13.7, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is $20,979. 3 middle schools in the Springfield School District 186 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Benjamin Franklin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin Middle School 781st of 1367 Illinois public middle schools. (See Benjamin Franklin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 685th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.09 701st 1185 40.8%
2004 57.09 605th 1204 49.8%
2005 47.08 739th 1209 38.9%
2006 49.01 767th 1272 39.7%
2007 38.82 906th 1287 29.6%
2008 36.32 929th 1293 28.2%
2009 39.06 924th 1318 29.9%
2010 42.00 900th 1327 32.2%
2011 34.33 993rd 1344 26.1%
2012 32.92 1017th 1365 25.5%
2013 58.69 564th 1367 58.7%
2014 59.03 542nd 1322 59.0%
2015 70.45 302nd 1302 76.8%
2016 51.63 571st 1294 55.9%
2017 59.58 462nd 1293 64.3%
2018 59.39 464th 1293 64.1%
2019 60.36 478th 1356 64.7%
2021 56.69 433rd 1241 65.1%
2022 49.15 605th 1369 55.8%
2023 39.54 781st 1367 42.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.55 106th 164 35.4%
2019 36.74 110th 179 38.5%
2021 48.75 46th 97 52.6%
2022 35.80 116th 195 40.5%
2023 30.08 125th 194 35.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.16 480th 480 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.61 174th 602 71.1%
2019 50.54 266th 792 66.4%
2021 34.69 340th 548 38.0%
2022 38.35 415th 781 46.9%
2023 27.63 599th 805 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 644th 1161 44.5%
2019 41.26 704th 1217 42.2%
2021 38.81 603rd 1019 40.8%
2022 34.70 773rd 1221 36.7%
2023 24.01 1010th 1234 18.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.89 513th 1226 58.2%
2019 57.68 481st 1276 62.3%
2021 45.97 496th 1017 51.2%
2022 49.81 560th 1286 56.5%
2023 39.02 737th 1275 42.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.72 491st 674 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 393rd 1223 67.9%
2019 61.62 430th 1296 66.8%
2021 61.12 308th 1048 70.6%
2022 48.64 565th 1286 56.1%
2023 39.76 724th 1292 44.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.65 74th 209 64.6%
2019 73.34 41st 201 79.6%
2022 76.61 39th 198 80.3%
2023 64.06 69th 192 64.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.78 261st 511 48.9%
2019 46.15 255th 565 54.9%
2021 40.02 204th 385 47.0%
2022 36.20 352nd 573 38.6%
2023 35.42 354th 569 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.49 72nd 639 88.7%
2023 22.68 558th 661 15.6%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.66 221st 889 75.1%
2019 72.33 203rd 905 77.6%
2021 64.28 252nd 813 69.0%
2022 54.68 378th 898 57.9%
2023 41.59 502nd 895 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 516 238 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 765
1989 562 233 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 806
1990 591 253 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 855
1991 541 276 8 5 3 n/a n/a 0 833
1992 530 283 7 4 4 n/a n/a 0 828
1993 602 242 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 859
1994 570 257 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 842
1995 481 276 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 481 276 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 507 309 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 834
1998 491 300 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1999 468 318 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2000 442 312 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 442 241 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 493 299 20 11 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2003 493 299 20 11 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2004 482 279 22 17 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2005 493 297 26 16 3 n/a n/a 16 851
2006 505 289 42 16 3 n/a n/a 18 873
2007 465 278 37 17 3 n/a n/a 35 835
2008 403 290 35 11 2 n/a n/a 50 791
2009 397 275 33 12 1 n/a n/a 57 775
2010 389 300 35 7 1 n/a n/a 66 798
2011 375 246 26 7 1 1 78 0 734
2012 342 226 24 20 2 0 81 0 695
2013 378 216 22 16 3 0 67 0 702
2014 408 239 26 19 4 0 65 0 761
2015 409 247 32 23 4 1 70 0 786
2016 394 253 32 18 2 1 83 0 783
2017 388 285 41 24 0 1 75 0 814
2018 362 287 46 23 1 1 68 0 788
2019 330 314 44 29 1 1 84 0 803
2020 328 298 43 34 1 0 92 0 796
2021 288 302 40 28 3 2 101 0 764
2022 277 296 38 24 4 1 76 0 716
2023 258 308 44 32 1 1 67 2 713

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 46.5 16.4 n/a
1989 806 43.5 18.5 n/a
1990 855 46.8 18.2 n/a
1991 833 47.6 17.5 n/a
1992 828 48.5 17.0 n/a
1993 859 48.5 17.7 n/a
1994 842 50.7 16.6 n/a
1995 774 49.0 15.8 n/a
1996 774 49.0 15.8 n/a
1997 834 54.3 15.4 n/a
1998 806 55.0 14.7 n/a
1999 800 55.3 14.5 n/a
2000 773 53.0 14.6 n/a
2001 709 50.2 14.1 n/a
2002 825 43.0 19.2 44.7
2003 825 43.0 19.2 44.7
2004 802 46.0 17.4 44.6
2005 851 45.0 18.9 44.4
2006 873 45.0 19.4 46.5
2007 835 41.0 20.4 48.9
2008 791 38.0 20.8 49.8
2009 775 48.0 16.1 54.9
2010 798 46.0 17.3 59.3
2011 734 51.0 14.3 57.8
2012 695 47.0 14.7 49.6
2013 702 54.6 12.8 47.3
2014 761 45.0 16.9 54.1
2015 786 47.0 16.7 55
2016 783 46.0 17.0 46.2
2017 814 51.2 15.8 51.2
2018 788 49.6 15.8 55.3
2019 803 51.0 15.7 47.6
2020 796 51.0 15.6 51.8
2021 764 n/a n/a n/a
2022 716 55.0 13.0 49.2
2023 713 52.0 13.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 46.5 16.4 n/a
1989 806 43.5 18.5 n/a
1990 855 46.8 18.2 n/a
1991 833 47.6 17.5 n/a
1992 828 48.5 17.0 n/a
1993 859 48.5 17.7 n/a
1994 842 50.7 16.6 n/a
1995 774 49.0 15.8 n/a
1996 774 49.0 15.8 n/a
1997 834 54.3 15.4 n/a
1998 806 55.0 14.7 n/a
1999 800 55.3 14.5 n/a
2000 773 53.0 14.6 n/a
2001 709 50.2 14.1 n/a
2002 825 43.0 19.2 44.7
2003 825 43.0 19.2 44.7
2004 802 46.0 17.4 44.6
2005 851 45.0 18.9 44.4
2006 873 45.0 19.4 46.5
2007 835 41.0 20.4 48.9
2008 791 38.0 20.8 49.8
2009 775 48.0 16.1 54.9
2010 798 46.0 17.3 59.3
2011 734 51.0 14.3 57.8
2012 695 47.0 14.7 49.6
2013 702 54.6 12.8 47.3
2014 761 45.0 16.9 54.1
2015 786 47.0 16.7 55
2016 783 46.0 17.0 46.2
2017 814 51.2 15.8 51.2
2018 788 49.6 15.8 55.3
2019 803 51.0 15.7 47.6
2020 796 51.0 15.6 51.8
2021 764 n/a n/a n/a
2022 716 55.0 13.0 49.2
2023 713 52.0 13.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.7%99.6%
201699.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.6%30.8%
201799.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.4%62.6%
2018100.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%96.1%
201998.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%98.6%98.8%92.2%
202199.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%99.1%99.1%96.0%
202299.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%99.6%97.3%
202399.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.7%99.3%99.3%90.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $765 (6.4%) $11,237 (93.6%) $12,002
2020 $882 (6.9%) $11,880 (93.1%) $12,762
2021 $1,039 (7.5%) $12,844 (92.5%) $13,883
2022 $1,039 (7.5%) $12,844 (92.5%) $13,883
2023 $2,835 (13.5%) $18,143 (86.5%) $20,978

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 781st of 1367 Middle schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)44.734.7
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.223.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)26.219.8
 6.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)16.813.2
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)45.728
 17.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.321.1
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)30.820.3
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)21.413.5
 7.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)40.324.8
 15.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)29.726
 3.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)30.415.9
 14.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)20.413.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Benjamin Franklin Middle School)49.732.6
 17.1%
   8th Grade Science (Springfield School District 186)39.832.8
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803713
 11.2%
African American314308
 1.9%
American Indian11
Asian4444
Hispanic2932
 10.3%
Pacific Islander11
White330258
 21.8%
Two or More Races8467
 20.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%52.6%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 713 students attended Benjamin Franklin Middle School.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks 781st of 1367 Illinois middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School are 43% African American, 36% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic.


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