Ben Franklin Elementary School vs Ben Franklin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 34 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
Ben Franklin Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
654 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary School Buffalo, New York | Ben Franklin Middle School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1698 of 2,536 | #385 of 785 |
| National rank | #31504 of 50,301 | #7208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 460 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 40.6).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 50.7%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.7).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 460.
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 Ben Franklin Elementary School better than Ben Franklin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 40.6 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 Ben Franklin Elementary School and Ben Franklin Middle School?
About 34 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary School: 460. Ben Franklin Middle School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary School and Ben Franklin Middle School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Elementary School is 1698th of 2,536 and Ben Franklin Middle School is 385th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).