Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Travell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 277 m 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
Travell Elementary School
Ridgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Ridgewood, New Jersey | Travell Elementary School Ridgewood, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 440 | #107 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #124 of 15,369 | #363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| city | Ridgewood | Ridgewood |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.0 vs 92.4).
- •Travell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 76%).
- •Travell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 2.6%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 295.
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 Travell 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 Travell Elementary School?
About 277 m in a straight line, between Ridgewood and Ridgewood in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 627. Travell Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Travell Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 42nd of 440 and Travell Elementary School is 107th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).