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#1262 of 2,105 schools in WI
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Middle School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI
A Stevens Point Area Public School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Polk St, Stevens Point, WI 54481
- Math 62% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Franklin Junior High 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), 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
$57,234
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| P J Jacobs Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–9 | 1.8 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Pacelli Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 553 | 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.
Stevens Point Area Public School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Franklin Junior High is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Benjamin Franklin Junior High is a public middle school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 812 students in grades 7th-9th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,262 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Junior High
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Junior High serve?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 812 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin Junior High rank in WI?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranks #1,262 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Benjamin Franklin Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin Junior High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Franklin Junior High a charter school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Franklin Junior High a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin Junior High?
36.5% of students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 812
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Portage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (715) 345-5413
- Area population (ZIP 54481)
- 27,878
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54481; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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