Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Eleanor J. Toll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,412 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale, California | Eleanor J. Toll Middle Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 5,693 | #385 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10850 of 50,301 | #7145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 608 | 1,412 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 1,412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 49% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 52.2).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 53.8%).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.3).
- •Eleanor J. Toll Middle is the larger school with 1,412 students compared with 608.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (70.6 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Eleanor J. Toll Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 608. Eleanor J. Toll Middle: 1,412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Eleanor J. Toll Middle rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 783rd of 5,693 and Eleanor J. Toll Middle is 385th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).