Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Should you attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School or Benjamin Franklin Intermediate? 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
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
607 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5442 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4569 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
189
169
Grade 7 Students
217
164
Grade 8 Students
201
167
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
41%
37%
% Hispanic
52%
45%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
4%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
