Benjamin Franklin Intermediate vs Garden Village Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 411 m 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
Garden Village Elementary
Colma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Intermediate Colma, California | Garden Village Elementary Colma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 1,334 | #2978 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10155 of 15,369 | #35906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 497 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Colma | Colma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.0).
- •Garden Village Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 60.1%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 24.0).
- •Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is the larger school with 497 students compared with 288.
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 Garden Village Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Intermediate ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.0 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 Garden Village Elementary?
About 411 m in a straight line, between Colma and Colma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate: 497. Garden Village Elementary: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Intermediate and Garden Village Elementary rank in California?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is 588th of 1,334 and Garden Village Elementary is 2978th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).