Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Valparaiso, IN Grades 06–08 Suburb: Small Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (69.7)
  • 823 Students
  • 56.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)531-3020 Phone

Located in Valparaiso, INDIANA (ZIP 46385), Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Valparaiso Community Schools district.

Key statistics: 823 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Middle School Average
Enrollment
823.0
State avg: 595.0
▲ 38% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
State avg: 15.6:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
24.5%
State avg: 49.1%
▼ 50% better
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
NCESSCH ID
181197001881
State School ID
IN-6560-6885
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
605 Campbell
City
Valparaiso
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46385
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18005
State Leg. Lower
18004
Latitude
41.4724
Longitude
-87.0667
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
823
Total Students
👩‍🏫
56.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
56.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)56.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 202 24.5%
Not Applicable 134 16.3%
District Info
District Name
Valparaiso Community Schools
LEAID
1811970
State LEA ID
IN-6560
Phone
(219)531-3000
Website
http://www.valpo.k12.in.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Valparaiso
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$101,329K
Federal Revenue
$5,071K
State Revenue
$58,085K
Local Revenue
$38,173K
Total Expenditure
$97,758K
Instruction Exp.
$40,692K
Support Services
$29,609K
Other Current Exp.
$3,304K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
823 students are enrolled at Benjamin Franklin Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Benjamin Franklin Middle School have?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has 56.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a charter school?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Benjamin Franklin Middle School located in?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Benjamin Franklin Middle School belong to?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district.
How much does Valparaiso Community Schools spend per student?
The Valparaiso Community Schools district spends approximately $118,782,503 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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