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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL, 62704

Ranked 540 of 1380 in Illinois

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL, 62704

About Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 18%
Reading 30%
State average proficiency is 18% in Math and 30% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
705
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 35.32%
Asian 6.95%
Hispanic 4.54%
Black 42.55%
Two+ Races 10.21%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.32%
Asian
6.95%
Hispanic
4.54%
Black
42.55%
Two+ Races
10.21%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 705
46.67%
329 Female
52.91%
373 Male

Student Population

705 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

380 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Contact Information

Address

1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL, 62704

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Phone

(217) 787-3006

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benjamin Franklin Middle School highlighted its “Heart of a Falcon” recognition program, with students being called out for positive effort during the school day. The school has also been active with clubs and sports happening after classes, along with students moving between different school activities and events across the building. Teachers continue working with students in smaller group settings and regular classwork throughout the week.

FAQ

Q1. Does Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois offer student clubs?

Ans. Yes. Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois has several clubs where students can join based on their interests.

Q2. Are there sports opportunities at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois?

Ans. Yes. Students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois can take part in different school sports and team activities.

Q3. Does Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois have student recognition programs?

Ans. Yes. Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois recognizes students for effort and positive behavior through school programs.

Q4. Can students take part in activities after classes at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois?

Ans. Yes. Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois offers after-school activities where students can stay involved beyond regular classes.

Q5. What kind of student life does Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois offer?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Springfield, Illinois provides a mix of classroom learning and extracurricular activities for students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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