Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Somerville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Ridgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Somerville Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Somerville Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 440 | #28 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #124 of 15,369 | #99 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 86% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 93.0).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 83%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 3.8%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.3).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 394.
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 Somerville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Somerville Elementary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 93.0 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 Somerville Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 627. Somerville Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Somerville Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 42nd of 440 and Somerville Elementary School is 28th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).