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Ben Franklin Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
605 Campbell St,
Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso Community Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jean Sienkowski
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
60%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
56
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Full Time Teachers
56
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
408:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.2%
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Female
45.8%
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White
77.8%
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Hispanic
13.1%
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Two or more races
4.5%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
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Black
2.2%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/22/2026
This school is terrible! They have done nothing for my son when he was being threatened and bullied. But when he stands up for himself, he gets in trouble. They also do not have a safe environment, with fist fights almost every day, and by the time they are stopped, people are already hurt. On top o...
6/14/2019
We have had a 5 star experience at this school. For a public school we believe they have performed better than the local private schools in so many areas. They are very good at communication and when there have been discrepancies they have been accountable in every way. Their approach to education i...
1/5/2015
I attended Ben Franklin for both 6th and 7th grade, and then moved to the west coast before 8th grade. What I have found out is how great the education in Valparaiso really was. BF offers many honors classes that allow students to learn at a faster pace, which cannot be found where I live. The sport...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$185K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
290
Average Home Value
$382,600
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$106,663
% of College Grads
38.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,154 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,313 - $1,653 per month
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 612+ Sq Ft
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- Valparaiso, IN
$1,435 - $2,335 per month
- Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 720+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- K to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Valpawraiso Dog Park
Ogden Gardens Park
Rogers-Lakewood Park
Foundation Meadows Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tower Park
Bicentennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Glenrose Park North - ValPLAYso
Fairgrounds Park
Kirchhoff Park
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Ben Franklin Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Valparaiso, IN, in the Valparaiso neighborhood, and is served by the Valparaiso Community Schools in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 823 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Ben Franklin Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $382,600. Discover additional schools in the area, like Porter County Education Services, Valparaiso High School, Victory Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Valparaiso has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Franklin Middle School.