Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.2 km 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Valparaiso, Indiana | Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 335 | #84 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1436 of 15,369 | #6462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 823 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| city | Valparaiso | Valparaiso |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 77.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 285.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranks higher (80.3 vs 77.5 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 Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Valparaiso in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 823. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 8th of 335 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 84th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).