Benjamin Franklin Intermediate vs Francisco Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Colma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
Francisco Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
496 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma, California | Francisco Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,334 | #459 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10155 of 15,369 | #8167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 49% |
| city | Colma | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francisco Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 38.5).
- •Francisco Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Francisco Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Francisco Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.4).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is the larger school with 497 students compared with 496.
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 Intermediate better than Francisco Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francisco Middle ranks higher (47.6 vs 38.5 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 Intermediate and Francisco Middle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Colma and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate: 497. Francisco Middle: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Francisco Middle rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is 588th of 1,334 and Francisco Middle is 459th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).