Ben Franklin Middle School

Benjamin Franklin Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
Valparaiso

Ben Franklin Middle School has great after school activities.

Centrally located in Valparaiso, Ben Franklin Middle offers great programs for students.

Ben Franklin Middle School is in the heart of Valparaiso.

Ben Franklin Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

605 Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso Community Schools

806 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jean Sienkowski

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
63%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 57	Full Time Teachers 57
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

408:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 78%	Hispanic 12.1%
Two or more races 4.4%	Black 2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 2.7%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Public MS Teachers in Indiana

#12 Best Public MS in Indiana

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

4.0 other

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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List Price Range

$185K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

324

Average Home Value

$380,194

Median Lot Size

11,761 Sq Ft

% Renters

28%

Average Household Income

$106,663

% of College Grads

38.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,150 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
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812 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
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1,200 Sq Ft

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4.5 Baths
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,931 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,753 Sq Ft

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1,288 Sq Ft

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$950 per month

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1 Bath
650 Sq Ft

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612+ Sq Ft

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1,100 Sq Ft

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720+ Sq Ft

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Valparaiso, IN

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1 Bath
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Valparaiso, IN

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1,388 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Porter County Education Services

K to 12th
Public

Valparaiso High School

9th to 12th
Public

Victory Christian Academy

Pre-K to 12th
Private

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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Indiana Porter County Valparaiso 46385

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 806 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% 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 $380,194. 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.

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