Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana | Memorial Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 335 | #64 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1436 of 15,369 | #5256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 823 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.3 vs 79.5).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 24.9%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.9).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 434.
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 Memorial Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Memorial Elementary School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 823. Memorial Elementary School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Memorial Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 8th of 335 and Memorial Elementary School is 64th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).