Ben Franklin Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 6-8 | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Ben Franklin Middle School is located in Buffalo, NY and is one of 3 middle schools in Kenmore-tonawanda Union Free School District. It is a public school that serves 502 students in grades 6-8.
Ben Franklin Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ben Franklin Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ben Franklin Middle School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ben Franklin Middle School's students and teachers. more
Ben Franklin Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ben Franklin Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ben Franklin Middle School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ben Franklin Middle School's students and teachers. more
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| St John The Baptist School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Catholic Central School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| St Joseph School University Heights 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| PS 66 North Park Academy 1.6 miles |  |
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| St Amelia School 1.6 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 502
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ben Franklin Middle School had 42% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
85%
Black
8%
Hispanic
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District District Spending
$15,433Per Pupil
The Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District spends $15,433 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 33% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District District
9:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ben Franklin Middle School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School DistrictTest Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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