Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Lincoln Magnet School
Lincoln Magnet School has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 6.1/10. Benjamin Franklin Middle School is significantly larger with 705 students, about 2.4× the size of Lincoln Magnet School (300). In math proficiency, Lincoln Magnet School leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield, IL
6.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
705 students
Lincoln Magnet School
Springfield, IL
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
300 students
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| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Lincoln Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.9 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 40.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #2,219 of 3,814 | #376 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 42th | 90th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Lincoln Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 29.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 43.0% | 58.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Lincoln Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 705 | 300 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 40.7% |
| District | Springfield SD 186 | Springfield SD 186 |
| City | Springfield | Springfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Springfield (62704) | Springfield (62703) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,352 | $44,580 |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 | $93,100 |
| Median Rent | $924 | $971 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.9% | 20.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 27.0% |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 18 min |