George Washington Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Should you attend George Washington Middle School or Benjamin Franklin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 641 students in grades 6-8, George Washington Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 684 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
641 students
684 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#325 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
205
210
Grade 7 Students
217
213
Grade 8 Students
205
245
Ungraded Students
14
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
24%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
60%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
