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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
335 North Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07451 · (201) 670-2780 · Part of Ridgewood Village School District
Students
627
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
3%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of New Jersey’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts71%
State average 47.3%
Location
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335 North Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6209
Grade 7204
Grade 8214
Enrollment over time
698’20
703’21
684’22
635’23
627’24
Down 10.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 55%Asian 26%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 8%Black 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <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.