- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wayne, MI
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503882
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Benjamin Franklin Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 260001503882 · Wayne, MI Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 16.3:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Benjamin Franklin Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Franklin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- This school
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- Wildwood Eleme 527
Wildwood Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Benjamin Franklin Middle School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Franklin Middle School compares
Benjamin Franklin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Benjamin Franklin Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin Franklin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin Middle School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wayne, MI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
73.8% of students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin Middle School is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Wayne, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Franklin Middle School rank among schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wayne, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.