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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704 · (217) 787-3006 · Part of Springfield School District 186
Students
709
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
53%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts31%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6232
Grade 7224
Grade 8253
Enrollment over time
764’20
716’21
713’22
705’23
709’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 41%White 33%Two or more races 12%Hispanic 7%Asian 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.