At a glance
Reported students
823
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 823 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Valparaiso. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Valparaiso Community Schools. NCES reports 823 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (77.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.91
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.8%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Valparaiso Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
487 reported students
Heavilin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Flint Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
434 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
285 reported students
Public schools near Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Valparaiso Community Schools | 06–08 | 632 | 1.3 mi |
| Union Township Middle School Middle · Union Township School Corp | 06–08 | 333 | 5.9 mi |
| Liberty Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 452 | 6.3 mi |
| Boone Grove Middle School Middle · Porter Township School Corp | 06–08 | 292 | 8.7 mi |
| Westchester Intermediate School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 05–06 | 404 | 8.8 mi |
| Westchester Middle School Middle · Duneland School Corporation | 07–08 | 448 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School serve?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Valparaiso Community Schools.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported 823 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 854 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 823 students and 56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Valparaiso Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benjamin Franklin Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School in?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools, based in Valparaiso, IN, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Jefferson Middle School (1.3 mi), Union Township Middle School (5.9 mi), Liberty Intermediate School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.