Summary:
The 19057 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single middle school, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bristol Township School District, which is ranked 486 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, dropping from 733 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools in 2022-2023 to 632 out of 891 in 2023-2024 and 634 out of 873 in 2024-2025. The school maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant academic challenges. Its academic performance is well below state averages, with math proficiency ranging from 8.7% to 16.5% compared to 30.5% to 37.8% statewide, and ELA proficiency ranging from 31.1% to 38.8% compared to 49.2% to 50.8% statewide. The school also has a high dropout rate of 1.4% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $19,494 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The school serves a high-needs, low-income population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's poor performance will be crucial for improving educational opportunities for the community.
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