Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Summary:

Benjamin Franklin Junior High is a public middle school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 811 students. It is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked 215 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benjamin Franklin Junior High consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics, with 7th and 8th-grade students scoring 57.61% and 61.22% proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state average of 53.53% and 53.29%. In social studies, 8th-grade students at the school scored 71.95% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 61.09%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) is slightly below the state average. The school also has a strong performance among its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students, ranking 15th and 78th out of their respective subgroups in Wisconsin for the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to nearby schools, such as John Edwards Middle and Almond-Bancroft Middle, which rank in the bottom 40% of Wisconsin middle schools, Benjamin Franklin Junior High performs significantly better.

Despite its overall strong performance, Benjamin Franklin Junior High faces some challenges. The school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.2% in 2018-2019 to 18.9% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance for its Hispanic and White student populations is relatively lower, ranking 186th and 208th out of their respective subgroups in Wisconsin for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 34.4% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to these challenges. However, the school's investment in educational resources, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and increased per-student spending, suggests a commitment to addressing these areas of concern.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 2000 Polk St
       Stevens Point, WI  54481-5872


(715) 345-5413

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,478 Help


Students who attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High usually attend:

High:    Stevens Point Area Senior High

Feeder schools for Benjamin Franklin Junior High:

Elementary:    Kennedy Elementary
    McDill Elementary
    Plover-Whiting Elementary
    Roosevelt Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  811

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Asian:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranks better than 58.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.48. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (9.7%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Franklin Junior High is $13,478.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin Franklin Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Franklin Junior High 268th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Benjamin Franklin Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benjamin Franklin Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.99 93rd 324 71.3%
2005 51.12 226th 332 31.9%
2006 65.31 159th 382 58.4%
2007 65.29 150th 366 59.0%
2008 71.03 121st 519 76.7%
2009 64.88 190th 521 63.5%
2010 60.77 242nd 539 55.1%
2011 70.37 121st 549 78.0%
2012 64.66 206th 559 63.1%
2013 61.98 201st 569 64.7%
2014 61.68 227th 585 61.2%
2015 65.80 180th 612 70.6%
2016 59.82 240th 609 60.6%
2017 58.95 228th 612 62.7%
2018 59.65 235th 579 59.4%
2019 57.81 256th 594 56.9%
2021 57.42 247th 613 59.7%
2022 51.05 320th 617 48.1%
2023 56.97 257th 640 59.8%
2024 59.48 268th 641 58.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 56th 96 41.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.09 8th 140 94.3%
2019 49.58 55th 153 64.1%
2021 69.77 13th 138 90.6%
2022 58.27 43rd 158 72.8%
2023 45.56 77th 170 54.7%
2024 78.12 15th 173 91.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.94 221st 417 47.0%
2019 55.16 141st 414 65.9%
2021 42.63 248th 437 43.2%
2022 38.72 253rd 421 39.9%
2023 59.83 111th 439 74.7%
2024 71.48 78th 425 81.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.14 274th 489 44.0%
2019 52.94 203rd 487 58.3%
2021 56.84 177th 499 64.5%
2022 45.61 283rd 522 45.8%
2023 44.16 290th 525 44.8%
2024 48.60 262nd 520 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 204th 551 63.0%
2019 52.93 285th 557 48.8%
2021 61.80 196th 574 65.9%
2022 50.06 301st 576 47.7%
2023 53.47 267th 579 53.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.61 243rd 551 55.9%
2019 61.78 195th 557 65.0%
2021 54.95 253rd 572 55.8%
2022 53.22 266th 577 53.9%
2023 61.05 209th 591 64.6%
2024 60.07 237th 585 59.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 77th 90 14.4%
2019 26.57 69th 91 24.2%
2021 43.21 47th 90 47.8%
2022 19.87 78th 95 17.9%
2023 29.84 63rd 90 30.0%
2024 44.16 44th 87 49.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.29 2nd 125 98.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.45 80th 209 61.7%
2021 57.15 79th 225 64.9%
2022 42.36 121st 221 45.2%
2023 34.52 145th 229 36.7%
2024 27.74 186th 239 22.2%
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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 163rd 375 56.5%
2019 45.24 221st 382 42.1%
2021 49.21 194th 393 50.6%
2022 42.70 237th 397 40.3%
2023 54.34 183rd 412 55.6%
2024 51.17 208th 407 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Benjamin Franklin Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 795 1 6 6 7 n/a n/a 0 815
1989 771 3 7 4 5 n/a n/a 0 790
1990 804 3 8 6 8 n/a n/a 0 829
1991 868 5 8 7 10 n/a n/a 0 898
1992 939 5 7 8 10 n/a n/a 0 969
1993 964 4 9 6 8 n/a n/a 0 991
1994 934 5 9 7 5 n/a n/a 0 960
1995 911 8 26 11 3 n/a n/a 0 959
1996 911 8 26 11 3 n/a n/a 0 959
1997 918 9 41 13 2 n/a n/a 0 983
1998 890 13 53 13 3 n/a n/a 0 972
1999 930 8 59 15 7 n/a n/a 0 1019
2000 899 6 67 20 6 n/a n/a 0 998
2001 830 4 69 23 6 n/a n/a 0 932
2002 766 8 60 33 4 n/a n/a 0 871
2003 766 8 60 33 4 n/a n/a 0 871
2004 761 5 62 21 6 n/a n/a 0 855
2005 716 4 63 22 5 n/a n/a 0 810
2006 642 2 66 20 4 n/a n/a 0 734
2007 687 9 80 22 2 n/a n/a 0 800
2008 680 13 84 25 4 n/a n/a 0 806
2009 736 11 88 26 2 n/a n/a 0 863
2010 719 10 84 24 2 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 723 6 71 29 3 1 6 0 839
2012 693 9 65 28 3 0 12 0 810
2013 653 7 62 39 2 1 12 0 776
2014 651 5 58 46 0 1 12 0 773
2015 689 10 56 58 1 1 15 0 830
2016 682 10 50 51 0 0 18 0 811
2017 668 14 57 41 0 0 27 0 807
2018 679 14 52 50 1 0 25 0 821
2019 661 15 60 57 1 1 25 0 820
2020 637 10 65 60 1 1 24 0 798
2021 636 16 77 67 2 1 28 0 827
2022 615 15 69 84 2 0 40 0 825
2023 611 19 62 79 2 0 38 0 811

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benjamin Franklin Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 52.8 15.4 14.4
1989 790 54.2 14.5 10.1
1990 829 58.2 14.2 14.4
1991 898 59.5 15.0 10.7
1992 969 61.9 15.6 13
1993 991 66.4 14.9 14.4
1994 960 66.3 14.5 14.9
1995 959 66.2 14.5 16.6
1996 959 66.2 14.5 16.6
1997 983 64.0 15.4 16.9
1998 972 63.2 15.4 16.5
1999 1019 64.9 15.7 22.3
2000 998 68.8 14.5 21.1
2001 932 65.2 14.3 20.5
2002 871 60.7 14.3 21.4
2003 871 60.7 14.3 21.4
2004 855 57.2 14.9 23.6
2005 810 56.4 14.4 n/a
2006 734 52.1 14.1 n/a
2007 800 51.8 15.4 28.4
2008 806 56.8 14.2 26.9
2009 863 61.9 13.9 24.2
2010 839 60.7 13.8 28.2
2011 839 53.4 15.7 30.5
2012 810 51.2 15.8 32.2
2013 776 52.2 14.8 34.5
2014 773 53.2 14.5 36.2
2015 830 n/a n/a 37.3
2016 811 59.0 13.7 32.3
2017 807 60.3 13.3 26.5
2018 821 59.2 13.8 29.7
2019 820 60.7 13.5 34.5
2020 798 59.8 13.3 33.3
2021 827 59.5 13.8 36
2022 825 61.4 13.4 40.8
2023 811 62.1 13.0 34.4

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 815 52.8 15.4 14.4
1989 790 54.2 14.5 10.1
1990 829 58.2 14.2 14.4
1991 898 59.5 15.0 10.7
1992 969 61.9 15.6 13
1993 991 66.4 14.9 14.4
1994 960 66.3 14.5 14.9
1995 959 66.2 14.5 16.6
1996 959 66.2 14.5 16.6
1997 983 64.0 15.4 16.9
1998 972 63.2 15.4 16.5
1999 1019 64.9 15.7 22.3
2000 998 68.8 14.5 21.1
2001 932 65.2 14.3 20.5
2002 871 60.7 14.3 21.4
2003 871 60.7 14.3 21.4
2004 855 57.2 14.9 23.6
2005 810 56.4 14.4 n/a
2006 734 52.1 14.1 n/a
2007 800 51.8 15.4 28.4
2008 806 56.8 14.2 26.9
2009 863 61.9 13.9 24.2
2010 839 60.7 13.8 28.2
2011 839 53.4 15.7 30.5
2012 810 51.2 15.8 32.2
2013 776 52.2 14.8 34.5
2014 773 53.2 14.5 36.2
2015 830 n/a n/a 37.3
2016 811 59.0 13.7 32.3
2017 807 60.3 13.3 26.5
2018 821 59.2 13.8 29.7
2019 820 60.7 13.5 34.5
2020 798 59.8 13.3 33.3
2021 827 59.5 13.8 36
2022 825 61.4 13.4 40.8
2023 811 62.1 13.0 34.4

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 Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $188 (1.6%) $11,846 (98.4%) $12,034
2020 $192 (1.4%) $13,252 (98.6%) $13,444
2021 $612 (4.5%) $12,867 (95.5%) $13,478

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benjamin Franklin Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 640 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)5137.4
 13.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)47.640.7
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)37.837.7
 0%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)38.640.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)40.434.3
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)44.231.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)31.229.5
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)36.931
 5.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)56.667.7
 11.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)6063.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Benjamin Franklin Junior High)63.661
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)63.655.2
 8.5%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students820811
 1.1%
African American1519
 26.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian6062
 3.3%
Hispanic5779
 38.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White661611
 7.6%
Two or More Races2538
 52%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%34.4%
 0.1%


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Benjamin Franklin Junior High ranks 268th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High usually go on to attend Stevens Point Area Senior High

Students at Benjamin Franklin Junior High are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Benjamin Franklin Junior High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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