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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 752 New Jersey Middle Schools

Better than 93% of New Jersey middle schools

Summary

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 635 students. The school is part of the Ridgewood Public School District, which is ranked 30th out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic achievement across all grade levels. The school's students demonstrate proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts and Mathematics that are significantly higher than the state averages, ranging from 86% to 88.8% in ELA and 37.3% to 79.3% in Mathematics. The school's performance in NJSLA/Algebra I is particularly noteworthy, with 100% proficiency for 7th-grade students and 82.1% proficiency for 8th-grade students, far exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

While nearby schools, such as George Washington Middle School (also in the Ridgewood Public School District), demonstrate strong academic performance, Benjamin Franklin Middle School stands out as one of the top-performing middle schools in the region. The school's ability to maintain its exceptional performance across multiple years and student cohorts is a testament to the effectiveness of its educational practices and the dedication of its staff. Additionally, the school's low chronic absenteeism rates and low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients further contribute to its overall excellence.

627

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,177

Per pupil spending ?

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

335 North Van Dien Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07451

(201) 670-2780

District: Ridgewood Public School District

Students who attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ridgewood High School

Feeder schools for Benjamin Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:	Hawes Elementary School
	Somerville Elementary School
	Travell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

Asian:

26.5%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New Jersey average (75% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of New Jersey middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

New Jersey avg43%

56^th of 752

New Jersey public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Ridgewood Public School District

30^th of 609Ridgewood Public School District among New Jersey districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	88.6	56 of 752	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	78.3	135 of 743	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.4	140 of 748	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	110 of 745	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	89.6	50 of 652	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	81.2	115 of 745	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	91 of 716	87.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.2	115 of 712	83.8%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	203 of 713	71.5%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	166 of 713	76.7%	★★★★☆
2014	86.8	41 of 717	94.3%	★★★★★
2013	86.8	39 of 704	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	40 of 677	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	85.9	46 of 684	93.3%	★★★★★
2010	86.1	48 of 677	92.9%	★★★★★
2009	86.5	36 of 664	94.6%	★★★★★
2008	84.2	58 of 640	90.9%	★★★★★
2007	84.5	38 of 631	94.0%	★★★★★
2006	87.0	24 of 615	96.1%	★★★★★
2005	87.3	33 of 599	94.5%	★★★★★
2004	81.8	98 of 588	83.3%	★★★★☆
2003	85.7	52 of 574	90.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	76.6	36 of 204	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	42 of 200	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	46 of 201	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	22 of 200	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	36 of 147	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	56 of 199	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.4	65 of 200	67.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	100.0	1 of 343	99.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	87.7	69 of 728	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	85.4	85 of 717	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	62 of 720	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.3	33 of 726	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	90.0	40 of 625	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	84.1	88 of 703	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	99 of 680	85.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	18 of 608	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.6	25 of 587	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	8 of 591	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	27 of 480	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	27 of 524	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	82.9	45 of 504	91.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	29 of 726	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.6	38 of 719	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	36 of 718	95.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.9	25 of 730	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.0	46 of 635	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	92.2	40 of 697	94.3%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	63 of 675	90.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	23 of 507	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	80.6	45 of 510	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	75.5	59 of 505	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	96.0	8 of 535	98.5%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	28 of 401	93.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.4	18 of 492	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	79.2	55 of 471	88.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Jersey percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	60 of 502	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.1	101 of 510	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	76 of 509	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	43 of 512	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	60.2	137 of 435	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.0	76 of 504	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	98 of 497	80.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)100th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)96th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

White (2025)88th percentile-5 vs school

Asian (2025)82nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs New Jersey (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+30 vs state

Algebra I86%+38 vs state

Mathematics68%+34 vs state

Science38%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)					NJSLA Mathematics (2025)					NJSLA Algebra I (2025)			NJSLA Geometry (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 7th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	335 North Van Dien Ave	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2780	627	57	10.9	2.6%	343 (54.7%)	7 (1.1%)	57 (9.1%)	166 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.5%)	88.6	56^th of 752 public middle schools	92.6%		78.3	135^th of 743 public middle schools	81.8%	79		38.4			88.8	86.0	86.1			79.3	67.5	37.3	100.0	82.1	85.8			$11,177		$11,177
George Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Washington Pl	Ridgewood	07451	Bergen County	Ridgewood Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 670-2790	644	55	11.7	1.9%	407 (63.2%)	7 (1.1%)	63 (9.8%)	107 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.3%)	87.9	63^rd of 752 public middle schools	91.6%		82.6	96^th of 743 public middle schools	87.1%	33		43.0			85.1	88.4	84.6			87.1	71.6	12.5	100.0	82.9	85.6			$11,167	$71	$11,096
West Brook Middle School	Public	5-8	560 Roosevelt Boulevard	Paramus	07652	Bergen County	Paramus Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 261-7800	500	57	8.8	15.0%	215 (43.0%)	13 (2.6%)	97 (19.4%)	152 (30.4%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	81.3	114^th of 752 public middle schools	84.8%		80	123^rd of 743 public middle schools	83.4%	9	38.8	34.9		58.3	76.7	75.6	63.0		51.2	64.7	57.3	40.2		100.0	100.0			$14,137		$14,137
Glen Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Harristown Road	Glen Rock	07452	Bergen County	Glen Rock Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 445-7700	642	59	10.8	1.1%	408 (63.6%)	4 (0.6%)	26 (4.0%)	173 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.7%)	89.6	53^rd of 752 public middle schools	93.0%		85.9	74^th of 743 public middle schools	90.0%	21		43.8			86.3	82.1	88.0			71.2	76.8	25.3		92.4	92.7	100.0	100.0	$15,503	$28	$15,475
Waldwick Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Wyckoff Avenue	Waldwick	07463	Bergen County	Waldwick School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 652-9000	401	36	11.1	1.0%	274 (68.3%)	5 (1.2%)	77 (19.2%)	28 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	81.3	116^th of 752 public middle schools	84.6%		88.7	54^th of 743 public middle schools	92.7%	62		33.3			59.5	83.6	85.0			49.3	70.7	41.5		100.0	100.0			$11,561		$11,561
Westwood Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	23 Third Avenue	Westwood	07675	Bergen County	Westwood Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-5560	656	64	10.2	14.3%	461 (70.3%)	14 (2.1%)	111 (16.9%)	47 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.2%)	77.3	143^rd of 752 public middle schools	81.0%		69.9	193^rd of 743 public middle schools	74.0%	50		27.9			80.0	70.8	69.7			64.7	54.2	29.9		85.9	85.9			$3,269	$138	$3,131
Woodcliff Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Woodcliff Ave	Woodcliff Lake	07677	Bergen County	Woodcliff Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 930-5600	238	27	8.8	1.7%	181 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.3%)	22 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	91.9	28^th of 752 public middle schools	96.3%		93.9	16^th of 743 public middle schools	97.8%	12		38.7			87.5	86.8	85.4			70.0	70.7	50.0		100.0	100.0			$17,046	$28	$17,018
George G White	Public	5-8	120 Magnolia Ave	Hillsdale	07642	Bergen County	Hillsdale School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 664-0286	490	58	8.4	10.6%	328 (66.9%)	14 (2.9%)	87 (17.8%)	49 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	89.9	49^th of 752 public middle schools	93.5%		88.4	57^th of 743 public middle schools	92.3%	8	34.0	36.9		66.1	90.8	88.1	77.6		60.0	60.5	69.6	59.5		100.0	100.0			$10,922	$126	$10,796
Brookside School	Public	4-8	100 Brookside Avenue	Allendale	07401	Bergen County	Allendale Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 327-2020	502	43	11.7	2.0%	338 (67.3%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (6.8%)	92 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	94.8	11^th of 752 public middle schools	98.5%		95.5	10^th of 743 public middle schools	98.7%	1	57.9	56.1	78.1	88.5	87.1	89.4	93.8	85.7	87.7	87.4	89.3	45.2		98.5	98.5			$10,272	$01	$10,271
Lincoln Middle School	Public	6-8	230 Hawthorne Avenue	Hawthorne	07506	Passaic County	Hawthorne Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 423-6460	522	51	10.1	39.7%	215 (41.2%)	20 (3.8%)	258 (49.4%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	58.7	288^th of 752 public middle schools	61.7%		48.6	358^th of 743 public middle schools	51.8%	70		10.5			75.3	75.4	66.6			35.3	41.5	16.3		90.5	90.5			$12,975	$325	$12,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School

What high school do graduates of Benjamin Franklin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgewood High School

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School are 55% White, 26% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a good school?

Yes. Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 7.4% of New Jersey middle schools.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 627 students attended Benjamin Franklin Middle School.

What district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School in?

Ridgewood Public School District

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