Ben Franklin Middle School vs Draper Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 398 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
654 students
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Buffalo, New York | Draper Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 785 | #450 of 785 |
| National rank | #7208 of 15,369 | #8540 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 654 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| city | Buffalo | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 45.8).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Draper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 46.3%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Draper Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 654.
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 Middle School better than Draper Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 45.8 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 Middle School and Draper Middle School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 654. Draper Middle School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Draper Middle School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 385th of 785 and Draper Middle School is 450th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).