Enrollment
619
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Franklin Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wayne, Michigan, enrolling 619 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 619 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students) and Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin Middle School compares
Benjamin Franklin Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
$16,057
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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