Ben Franklin Elementary vs Forest Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Forest Park Middle
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,056 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Elementary Franklin, Wisconsin | Forest Park Middle Franklin, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #203 of 1,069 | #39 of 359 |
| National rank | #10171 of 50,301 | #2261 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 1,056 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 1,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 71.6).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Forest Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Forest Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 26%).
- •Ben Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Forest Park Middle is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 308.
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 Elementary better than Forest Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Middle ranks higher (75.5 vs 71.6 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 Ben Franklin Elementary and Forest Park Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Elementary: 308. Forest Park Middle: 1,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Elementary and Forest Park Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Ben Franklin Elementary is 203rd of 1,069 and Forest Park Middle is 39th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).