Ben Franklin El Sch vs Indiana Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin El Sch
Indiana · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
414 students
Indiana Area JHS
Indiana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin El Sch Indiana, Pennsylvania | Indiana Area JHS Indiana, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,627 | #198 of 521 |
| National rank | #11360 of 50,301 | #4098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Indiana | Indiana |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 66.5).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Indiana Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Indiana Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 61.1%).
- •Ben Franklin El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.6).
- •Indiana Area JHS is the larger school with 628 students compared with 414.
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 El Sch better than Indiana Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin El Sch ranks higher (69.9 vs 66.5 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 El Sch and Indiana Area JHS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Indiana and Indiana in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin El Sch: 414. Indiana Area JHS: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin El Sch and Indiana Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ben Franklin El Sch is 565th of 1,627 and Indiana Area JHS is 198th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).