Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
La Quinta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Indio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,099 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary La Quinta, California | John Glenn Middle School of International Studies Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3328 of 5,693 | #533 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38588 of 50,301 | #9364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 1,099 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,099 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | La Quinta | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 29.9).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 82.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.0).
- •John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is the larger school with 1,099 students compared with 627.
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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), John Glenn Middle School of International Studies ranks higher (42.1 vs 29.9 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 John Glenn Middle School of International Studies?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 627. John Glenn Middle School of International Studies: 1,099. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and John Glenn Middle School of International Studies rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 3328th of 5,693 and John Glenn Middle School of International Studies is 533rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).