Benjamin Franklin El Sch vs Independence MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
Independence MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin El Sch Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Independence MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #197 of 1,627 | #14 of 521 |
| National rank | #2598 of 50,301 | #327 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 338 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| city | Bethel Park | Bethel Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 84.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Independence MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Independence MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 19.5%).
- •Independence MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.7).
- •Independence MS is the larger school with 602 students compared with 338.
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 El Sch better than Independence MS?
On the Success Index (US), Independence MS ranks higher (89.4 vs 84.6 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 Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Independence MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Bethel Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch: 338. Independence MS: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin El Sch and Independence MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin El Sch is 197th of 1,627 and Independence MS is 14th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).