Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Summary:

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy is a public middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving 878 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Dallas Independent School District.

The school faces several challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and White students performing relatively better, while Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students struggle, scoring in the bottom 25-50% of Texas middle schools. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, and it has experienced a steady increase in dropout rates, from 1.2% in 2018-2019 to 1.6% in 2021-2022. Over 80% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other middle schools in the area, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy generally performs worse on academic measures. For example, the nearby Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy, a magnet school, consistently ranks in the top 1% of Texas middle schools and outperforms Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy across all subject areas. The school's diverse student population and high level of economic disadvantage suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6920 Meadow Rd
       Dallas, TX  75230-5333


(972) 502-7100

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1762nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,658 Help


Students who attend Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy usually attend:

High:    Hillcrest High School

Feeder schools for Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy:

Elementary:    Anne Frank Elementary
    Arthur Kramer Elementary
    Dan D Rogers Elementary
    John J Pershing Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  878

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.2%
African American:
19.1%
White:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.3% Help


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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy ranks worse than 74.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 37 ranked middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.09. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.2%), African American (19.1%), White (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy is 13.7. 24 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy is $10,658. 31 middle schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy 1762nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy in the ranking list.)

Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.59 1380th 1573 12.3%
2005 22.81 1347th 1582 14.9%
2006 21.37 1374th 1585 13.3%
2007 28.24 1387th 1684 17.6%
2008 41.52 1207th 1718 29.7%
2009 31.68 1445th 1763 18.0%
2010 28.79 1544th 1803 14.4%
2011 36.78 1486th 1895 21.6%
2012 37.61 1336th 1951 31.5%
2013 40.85 1291st 1973 34.6%
2014 43.72 1204th 1987 39.4%
2015 42.01 1294th 2043 36.7%
2016 25.40 1640th 1987 17.5%
2017 19.20 1779th 2027 12.2%
2018 35.41 1368th 2080 34.2%
2019 34.70 1461st 2193 33.4%
2021 25.57 1722nd 2252 23.5%
2022 26.47 1751st 2254 22.3%
2023 36.93 1501st 2330 35.6%
2024 29.09 1762nd 2361 25.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.63 585th 753 22.3%
2021 18.82 678th 743 8.7%
2022 31.73 597th 813 26.6%
2023 21.35 719th 817 12.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.70 184th 1376 86.6%
2019 66.96 281st 1445 80.6%
2021 54.77 495th 1592 68.9%
2022 46.57 750th 1643 54.4%
2023 53.15 639th 1720 62.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.14 923rd 1597 42.2%
2019 51.52 554th 1626 65.9%
2021 34.59 1132nd 1712 33.9%
2022 52.21 592nd 1757 66.3%
2023 53.03 599th 1815 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.26 987th 2039 51.6%
2019 48.12 1008th 2073 51.4%
2021 33.08 1544th 2172 28.9%
2022 34.79 1545th 2220 30.4%
2023 47.23 1133rd 2251 49.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.95 1491st 2008 25.7%
2019 32.31 1487th 2047 27.4%
2021 24.61 1705th 2151 20.7%
2022 23.48 1828th 2221 17.7%
2023 32.80 1606th 2241 28.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.69 1345th 1430 5.9%
2019 17.97 1316th 1446 9.0%
2021 13.56 1370th 1501 8.7%
2022 6.85 1446th 1488 2.8%
2023 23.69 1306th 1481 11.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 603rd 2008 70.0%
2019 63.51 456th 2058 77.8%
2021 45.64 1010th 2118 52.3%
2022 43.40 1134th 2182 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 1242nd 2030 38.8%
2019 36.29 1345th 2069 35.0%
2021 26.64 1638th 2168 24.4%
2022 29.78 1643rd 2228 26.3%
2023 41.19 1288th 2245 42.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 332nd 587 43.4%
2019 30.03 474th 594 20.2%
2022 52.79 315th 606 48.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 513th 1167 56.0%
2019 48.59 527th 1193 55.8%
2021 36.89 770th 1213 36.5%
2022 44.32 614th 1251 50.9%
2023 63.48 343rd 1273 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.55 1153rd 1895 39.2%
2019 39.28 1184th 1935 38.8%
2021 29.90 1519th 2043 25.6%
2022 29.33 1603rd 2077 22.8%
2023 39.45 1315th 2116 37.9%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 856th 1673 48.8%
2019 47.24 862nd 1684 48.8%
2021 76.90 270th 1700 84.1%
2022 45.98 942nd 1723 45.3%
2023 66.76 492nd 1749 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Open Quote I absolutely LOVE going to school at Franklin because it is a great school.I have gone to Franklin all three years sadly this is my last year after this semester:( .The teachers, principles, and staff are very nice and always put students first. I really would recommend this school if you would like your children to go to Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 184 434 22 121 n/a n/a n/a 0 761
1989 184 382 14 135 3 n/a n/a 0 718
1990 184 369 15 153 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1991 206 245 12 150 2 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 212 252 15 194 3 n/a n/a 0 676
1993 192 280 11 221 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 185 268 20 257 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 207 312 20 288 6 n/a n/a 0 833
1996 207 312 20 288 6 n/a n/a 0 833
1997 197 330 22 343 5 n/a n/a 0 897
1998 172 307 19 350 4 n/a n/a 0 852
1999 189 321 21 351 5 n/a n/a 0 887
2000 185 312 15 427 7 n/a n/a 0 946
2001 187 313 19 535 4 n/a n/a 0 1058
2002 152 307 11 599 2 n/a n/a 0 1071
2003 152 307 11 599 2 n/a n/a 0 1071
2004 152 254 14 619 1 n/a n/a 0 1040
2005 127 248 13 609 1 n/a n/a 0 998
2006 87 310 15 662 3 n/a n/a 0 1077
2007 87 187 6 460 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2008 92 179 8 556 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2009 109 248 14 731 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
2010 120 235 18 704 1 n/a n/a 0 1078
2011 124 209 17 720 6 0 4 0 1080
2012 86 181 16 651 7 0 3 0 944
2013 62 194 9 670 4 0 3 0 942
2014 50 155 12 763 6 1 2 0 989
2015 47 140 14 832 4 2 1 0 1040
2016 41 131 13 806 3 1 2 0 997
2017 54 136 10 761 1 1 3 0 966
2018 58 160 11 792 5 0 9 0 1035
2019 68 203 14 801 4 0 13 0 1103
2020 55 244 18 1008 2 0 11 0 1338
2021 50 203 15 785 6 1 13 0 1073
2022 39 210 15 689 6 1 15 0 975
2023 47 168 12 634 6 1 10 0 878

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 761 43.0 17.6 n/a
1989 718 n/a n/a n/a
1990 722 52.0 13.8 n/a
1991 615 51.8 11.8 n/a
1992 676 43.0 15.7 41.3
1993 705 40.0 17.6 51.8
1994 731 42.3 17.3 49.7
1995 833 46.9 17.8 48.3
1996 833 46.9 17.8 48.3
1997 897 53.5 16.8 45.4
1998 852 54.4 15.7 39.2
1999 887 56.7 15.6 44.5
2000 946 65.7 14.4 45.7
2001 1058 76.9 13.8 61.1
2002 1071 71.7 14.9 60.8
2003 1071 71.7 14.9 60.8
2004 1040 62.6 16.6 57
2005 998 65.0 15.4 69.1
2006 1077 63.5 17.0 76.8
2007 742 73.0 10.2 72.1
2008 836 74.5 11.2 73.6
2009 1103 76.5 14.4 72
2010 1078 76.6 14.0 72.8
2011 1080 76.0 14.2 72.6
2012 944 63.8 14.7 79
2013 942 61.0 15.4 84.5
2014 989 55.8 17.7 86.5
2015 1040 65.0 16.0 86.6
2016 997 66.0 15.1 85.6
2017 966 63.6 15.1 79.5
2018 1035 68.1 15.1 80.1
2019 1103 71.0 15.5 81.7
2020 1338 85.1 15.7 75.3
2021 1073 72.9 14.7 80.1
2022 975 70.6 13.8 87.3
2023 878 64.0 13.7 86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 761 43.0 17.6 n/a
1989 718 n/a n/a n/a
1990 722 52.0 13.8 n/a
1991 615 51.8 11.8 n/a
1992 676 43.0 15.7 41.3
1993 705 40.0 17.6 51.8
1994 731 42.3 17.3 49.7
1995 833 46.9 17.8 48.3
1996 833 46.9 17.8 48.3
1997 897 53.5 16.8 45.4
1998 852 54.4 15.7 39.2
1999 887 56.7 15.6 44.5
2000 946 65.7 14.4 45.7
2001 1058 76.9 13.8 61.1
2002 1071 71.7 14.9 60.8
2003 1071 71.7 14.9 60.8
2004 1040 62.6 16.6 57
2005 998 65.0 15.4 69.1
2006 1077 63.5 17.0 76.8
2007 742 73.0 10.2 72.1
2008 836 74.5 11.2 73.6
2009 1103 76.5 14.4 72
2010 1078 76.6 14.0 72.8
2011 1080 76.0 14.2 72.6
2012 944 63.8 14.7 79
2013 942 61.0 15.4 84.5
2014 989 55.8 17.7 86.5
2015 1040 65.0 16.0 86.6
2016 997 66.0 15.1 85.6
2017 966 63.6 15.1 79.5
2018 1035 68.1 15.1 80.1
2019 1103 71.0 15.5 81.7
2020 1338 85.1 15.7 75.3
2021 1073 72.9 14.7 80.1
2022 975 70.6 13.8 87.3
2023 878 64.0 13.7 86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,249 (14.5%) $7,351 (85.5%) $8,600
2020 $1,166 (12.7%) $7,983 (87.3%) $9,149
2021 $1,286 (12.1%) $9,372 (87.9%) $10,658

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1461st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1501st of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)2645
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2644
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)3637
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)3443
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3744
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)255
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))208
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)3545
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4048
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)5633
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5440
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)3836
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)3520
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))2624
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy)9684
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1103878
 20.4%
African American203168
 17.2%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic801634
 20.8%
Pacific Islander01
White6847
 30.9%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.7%86.3%
 4.6%


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Students at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy are 72% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 878 students attended Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy.

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy ranks 1762nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy usually go on to attend Hillcrest High School


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