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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1200 Outer Park Dr,
Springfield, IL
Springfield School District No. 186
School Details
Head of School
Kristine Huddleston
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
380:1
Student Diversity
Male
54%
Female
45.7%
Black
43.2%
White
36.2%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Hispanic
4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/25/2025
I remember when I went here and it was wonderful. And it still is. My 13 year old niece goes here and she loves it! She is always talking about how she is learning so much and how wonderful the teachers are. Many of my friends used to go as well and loved it.
6/30/2025
As a gifted student at Franklin this school has accommodated my needs, before Franklin I went to Ball charter which did not do anything to help those ready for something new. Franklin is different, we have classes curated to everyone’s needs and great teachers who make learning fun.
12/14/2014
I have to say this has been a great school for my daughter. My daughter struggled thru elementary. When we got to franklin school it was a total change for the better and the teachers have really helped my daughter succeed. The teachers have always been easy to contact. Great school compared to othe...
7/10/2011
Our son attended the "gifted" program at Franklin and we found the school to be completely unsatisfactory. Parental volunteerism was discouraged. The principal yelled at the students as her way to communicate with them, either good or bad (mostly bad). She had a very militant style. The students wer...
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Springfield, IL and is served by the Springfield School District No. 186 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 705 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springfield Learning Academy, Douglas School, Springfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin Middle School.