Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs Thomas Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Teaneck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
463 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Teaneck · Public middle · Grades 5–8
510 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Middle School Teaneck, New Jersey | Thomas Jefferson Middle School Teaneck, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 440 | #265 of 440 |
| National rank | #5606 of 15,369 | #4715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 463 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | Teaneck | Teaneck |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 59.4).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 52.3%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.9).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 463.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (63.5 vs 59.4 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 Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Teaneck and Teaneck in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School: 463. Thomas Jefferson Middle School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is 292nd of 440 and Thomas Jefferson Middle School is 265th of 440 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).