At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
709
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
54%+0.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 709 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003814
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment709
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino3.3%
Black / African American5.2%
Asian40.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native37.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races13.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
5.2%
Asian
40.0%
Two+
13.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.