Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs La Quinta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
La Quinta Middle
La Quinta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary La Quinta, California | La Quinta Middle La Quinta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3328 of 5,693 | #886 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38588 of 50,301 | #13271 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| city | La Quinta | La Quinta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 22.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 85.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.6).
- •La Quinta Middle is the larger school with 709 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 La Quinta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (29.9 vs 22.8 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 La Quinta Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Quinta and La Quinta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 627. La Quinta Middle: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and La Quinta Middle rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 3328th of 5,693 and La Quinta Middle is 886th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).