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#5254 of 9,539 schools in CA
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Middle School · Jefferson Elementary · Colma, CA
A Jefferson Elementary middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Stewart Ave., Colma, CA 94015
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High59,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,552
Median home value
$1,152,900
Median rent
$2,760/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Rivera IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Thomas R. Pollicita MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| San Francisco Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| San Francisco Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Elementary
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is a public middle school in Colma, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 518 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,254 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Intermediate serve?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Intermediate?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Intermediate rank in CA?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate ranks #5,254 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Benjamin Franklin Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Benjamin Franklin Intermediate a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Intermediate?
53.9% of students at Benjamin Franklin Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (650) 991-1202
- Area population (ZIP 94015)
- 64,121
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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