Benjamin Franklin MS vs Great Valley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin MS
Levittown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
Great Valley MS
Malvern · Public middle · Grades 7–8
754 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin MS Levittown, Pennsylvania | Great Valley MS Malvern, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #447 of 521 | #39 of 521 |
| National rank | #11956 of 15,369 | #733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 754 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 66% |
| city | Levittown | Malvern |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Valley MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 29.8).
- •Great Valley MS does better on math proficiency (66% vs 16%).
- •Great Valley MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 50%).
- •Great Valley MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 100%).
- •Great Valley MS does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
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 MS better than Great Valley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Great Valley MS ranks higher (85.2 vs 29.8 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 Benjamin Franklin MS and Great Valley MS?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Levittown and Malvern in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin MS: 754. Great Valley MS: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin MS and Great Valley MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin MS is 447th of 521 and Great Valley MS is 39th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).