Avon Middle School South vs Benjamin Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Middle School South
Avon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
821 students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | Avon Middle School South Avon, Indiana | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #105 of 335 | #8 of 335 |
| National rank | #5512 of 15,369 | #1436 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Avon | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 59.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 48.5%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 821.
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 Avon Middle School South better than Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks higher (80.3 vs 59.8 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 Avon Middle School South and Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Avon and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avon Middle School South: 821. Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avon Middle School South and Benjamin Franklin Middle School rank in Indiana?
Avon Middle School South is 105th of 335 and Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 8th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).