Excellent
#55 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 2% in state
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle School · Ridgewood Public School District · Ridgewood, NJ
A Ridgewood Public School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
335 NORTH VAN DIEN AVE, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
- Math 68% vs NJ 36% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average629/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| West Brook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Glen Rock Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 614 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ridgewood Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is listed in Ridgewood Public School District; 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 Ridgewood, NJ, part of Ridgewood Public School District, serving approximately 635 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 11.3:1. 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 NJ?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks #55 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Benjamin Franklin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
2.0% 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
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (201) 670-2780
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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