Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction RIDGEWOOD, NJ Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07451
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
627
Students
57.0
Teachers
11:1
Student:Teacher
(201)670-2780
Phone
http://bf.rpsnj.us
Website

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public school administered by the Ridgewood Public School District district in RIDGEWOOD, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 627 students enrolled; a 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large 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 New Jersey Middle School Average
Enrollment
627.0
State avg: 580.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.99:1
State avg: 10.9:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
2.6%
State avg: 36.7%
▼ 93% better
School Details
School Name
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
NCESSCH ID
341383000766
State School ID
NJ-034390-060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
335 NORTH VAN DIEN AVE
City
RIDGEWOOD
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07451
County
Bergen County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3405
State Leg. Upper
34040
State Leg. Lower
34040
Latitude
40.98676
Longitude
-74.10001
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
627
Total Students
👩‍🏫
57.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
57.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)57.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 16 2.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Ridgewood Public School District
LEAID
3413830
State LEA ID
NJ-034390
Phone
(201)670-2700
Website
http://www.rpsnj.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ridgewood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$155,156K
Federal Revenue
$2,191K
State Revenue
$35,885K
Local Revenue
$117,080K
Total Expenditure
$147,787K
Instruction Exp.
$80,576K
Support Services
$49,130K
Other Current Exp.
$4,071K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Benjamin Franklin Middle School

1
Travell Elementary School
RIDGEWOOD · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
Ridgewood High School
RIDGEWOOD · High
0.7 mi
3
Glen School
RIDGEWOOD · Prekindergarten
0.8 mi
4
Somerville Elementary School
RIDGEWOOD · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School
HO HO KUS · Elementary
0.9 mi
6
Stony Lane Elementary School
PARAMUS · Elementary
1.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
627 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 57.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1.
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Benjamin Franklin Middle School belong to?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of the Ridgewood Public School District school district.
How much does Ridgewood Public School District spend per student?
The Ridgewood Public School District district spends approximately $235,704,944 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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