Serving 851 students in grades 6-8, Ben Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ben Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ben Franklin Middle School's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
851 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ben Franklin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben Franklin Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
6%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Ben Franklin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Ben Franklin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/61000/61028/ben-franklin-middle-school-chart-br7APNc.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Ben Franklin Middle School is ranked #143 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Ben Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Ben Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Discovery Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Ben Franklin Middle School?
851 students attend Ben Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ben Franklin Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Franklin Middle School?
Ben Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ben Franklin Middle School offer ?
Ben Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben Franklin Middle School part of?
Ben Franklin Middle School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben Franklin Middle School located?
Ben Franklin Middle School is located in the NDSU neighborhood of Fargo, ND.
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