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Ben Franklin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 747 students

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Posted November 2, 2010

The teachers at Ben are amazing. They help make the transition for my daughter from elementary to middle school a breeze! One teacher would randomly pop in to check on her, which made her feel part of the team. Another teacher took extra time and helped her reach her full potential in Math. Just a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2010

Ben Franklin is a great school with awesome teachers but they do need some extra funds to help with newer stuff for the students! I hope they win :)


Posted April 5, 2010

dont listen to the other person this was my first year at Ben and they opened me in with welcomed arms!!!!! i love this school!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

I love it because...well, my son goes there! The orchestra program there has been doing a great job fostering his love of music, and the advanced math class has been doing a fantastic job challenging him. ^^
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 25, 2006

I have been going to BFJH for 2 years now. Don't send your child here. Just don't. The kids have no manners and the teachers don't discipline when rules are broken.
—Submitted by Terran, a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2008.

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the school for the entire academic year. The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See North Dakota's state standards

Source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students82%
African American59%
Asian>=95%
Hispanic44%
Native American50%
White85%
Other racen/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities69%
English language learners57%

Reading

All Students78%
African American50%
Asian71%
Hispanic55%
Native American65%
White79%
Other racen/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities70%
English language learners42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2007-2008 North Dakota used the North Dakota State Assessment (NDSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. The results for reading and math for all grades combined are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Results represent students enrolled in the school for the entire academic year. The NDSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Dakota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the North Dakota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See North Dakota's state standards

Source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 85%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 9%
Black 4% 2%
Hispanic 4% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A32%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1420 8th St North
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: (701) 446-3600

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