Ben Franklin Middle School vs Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
873 students
Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 36 | #105 of 232 |
| National rank | #3057 of 15,369 | #15792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 873 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 63.5).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 48.5%).
- •Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 344.
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 Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Middle School ranks higher (71.3 vs 63.5 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 Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 873. Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 11th of 36 and Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary School is 105th of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).