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Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs. Parkside Middle School

Should you attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School or Parkside 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
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Parkside Middle School
1800 Church St
Peru, IL 61354
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 358 students in grades 5-8, Parkside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
705 students
358 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkside Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkside Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield SD 186 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Peru ESD 124 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1734 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1593 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Franklin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkside Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
27%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield SD 186 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Peru ESD 124 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield SD 186 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkside Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Peru ESD 124 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Franklin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parkside Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
103
Grade 6 Students
226
89
Grade 7 Students
254
80
Grade 8 Students
225
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield SD 186 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Peru ESD 124 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield SD 186 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Peru ESD 124 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield SD 186 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Peru ESD 124 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield SD 186 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Peru ESD 124 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield SD 186 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkside Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Peru ESD 124 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield SD 186 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Peru ESD 124 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield SD 186 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Peru ESD 124 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield SD 186 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkside Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Peru ESD 124 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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