Serving 812 students in grades 7-9, Benjamin Franklin Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Franklin Junior High School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is ranked #1300 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin Junior High School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P J Jacobs Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High School?
812 students attend Benjamin Franklin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin Junior High School?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin Junior High School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Junior High School part of?
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School is part of Stevens Point Area Public School District.
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