How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Valparaiso, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 823 | 632 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.1% | 36.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,719 | $14,719 |
| District | Valparaiso Community Schools | Valparaiso Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 71.7% |
| African American | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas Jefferson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 411.5:1 | 210.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 21 | 16 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.