Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Metro Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Wayne · Public other · Grades 6–11
619 students
Metro Charter Academy
Romulus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Wayne, Michigan | Metro Charter Academy Romulus, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #992 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #33684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 619 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| city | Wayne | Romulus |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Metro Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.2).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 421.
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public school while Metro Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Metro Charter Academy?
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 Metro Charter Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Wayne and Romulus in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 619. Metro Charter Academy: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Metro Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is unranked and Metro Charter Academy is 992nd of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).