Summary:
Franklin County Public Schools in Virginia has one standout middle school, Benjamin Franklin Middle. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with 100% of its 8th-grade students achieving proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 92.08% statewide. Benjamin Franklin Middle has maintained a strong ranking within the top 30-35% of Virginia middle schools over the past three years, and its low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 suggests a focus on personalized attention.
With a total enrollment of 1,397 students, Benjamin Franklin Middle serves a diverse population, with 75.3% White, 7.44% African American, 8.52% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, and 8.23% two or more races. The school also has a high percentage of students (74.3%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This socioeconomic diversity is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's strong academic performance.
While Benjamin Franklin Middle is a standout school within the Franklin County Public Schools district, there may be opportunities for further improvement, such as in 8th-grade Mathematics, where the proficiency rate, although above the state average, is still below 70%. Overall, the data analysis suggests that this middle school is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, with a focus on academic excellence and personalized support.
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