Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
10%
12%
White
28%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin School is ranked #479 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin School?
354 students attend Benjamin Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Benjamin Franklin School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin School?
Benjamin Franklin School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin School part of?
Benjamin Franklin School is part of Meriden School District.
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