Ben. Franklin Middle-east ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was equal to the Virginia state average of 78%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (19-20)
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
16%
Black
(19-20)9%
22%
White
(19-20)79%
49%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% VA state average).
How many students attend Ben. Franklin Middle-east?
526 students attend Ben. Franklin Middle-east.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ben. Franklin Middle-east students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ben. Franklin Middle-east offer ?
Ben. Franklin Middle-east offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Ben. Franklin Middle-east part of?
Ben. Franklin Middle-east is part of Franklin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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