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Benjamin Franklin Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 810 students

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Posted May 24, 2006

I am a student at Ben Franklin, about to graduate, and would like to let others know about this school. I recently moved to Stevens Point from Slinger and found that I was far ahead of my classmates. This site let me compare state test scores, and I found that Slinger's were much higher in all areas. Therefore, I do not recommmend this school unless you are a parent looking for certain extracurricular activity.
—Submitted by a student


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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 82% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled97%
English learners67%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities47%
Non-disabled96%
English learners67%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students69%
Female75%
Male64%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander55%
Hispanic71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin72%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities11%
Non-disabled77%
English learners17%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female83%
Male92%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin91%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities46%
Non-disabled93%
English learners42%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander78%
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled93%
English learners50%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled93%
English learners66%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, not of Hispanic originn/a
Asian/Pacific Islander66%
Hispanic100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin90%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities36%
Non-disabled93%
English learners42%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White, not Hispanic 86% 74%
Asian 8% 4%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Black, not Hispanic 1% 10%
Multiracial 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 7%N/A6%
Disabled students 12%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2000 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Phone: (715) 345-5413

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