Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Discovery Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Vancouver, Washington | Discovery Middle School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,154 | #349 of 363 |
| National rank | #10356 of 50,301 | #13507 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 20% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 21.6).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 67%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 325.
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 Elementary better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 21.6 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 Elementary and Discovery Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 325. Discovery Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Discovery Middle School rank in Washington?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 282nd of 1,154 and Discovery Middle School is 349th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).