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#1334 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$66,352
Median home value
$166,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U S Grant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 300 | 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.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #7 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 705 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Middle School rank in IL?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks #1,334 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Benjamin Franklin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
56.3% of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School 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
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (217) 787-3006
- Area population (ZIP 62704)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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