How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas A Edison Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WAYNE, MI | WESTLAND, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 619 | 450 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.8% | 65.1% |
| 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 A Edison Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,796 | $20,796 |
| District | Wayne-Westland Community School District | Wayne-Westland Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas A Edison Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.3% | 41.6% |
| African American | 44.9% | 48.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Thomas A Edison Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 309.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 80.5% | 51.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
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.