Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Sandburg Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
Sandburg Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Springfield, Illinois | Sandburg Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 670 | #856 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9199 of 15,369 | #25655 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 709 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 42.8).
- •Sandburg Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Sandburg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Sandburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 53.5%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 709 students compared with 279.
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 Middle School better than Sandburg Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Elem School ranks higher (49.3 vs 42.8 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 Middle School and Sandburg Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 709. Sandburg Elem School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Sandburg Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 340th of 670 and Sandburg Elem School is 856th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).