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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

335 NORTH VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07451

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 3 of 424 in New Jersey

Top schools in Ridgewood
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

335 NORTH VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07451

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 3 of 424 in New Jersey

See top schools in Ridgewood

About Benjamin Franklin Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 74%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 74% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
635
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 56.06%
Asian 25.51%
Hispanic 9.13%
Black 1.57%
Two+ Races 7.72%
Native Am. 0%
White
56.06%
Asian
25.51%
Hispanic
9.13%
Black
1.57%
Two+ Races
7.72%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 635
49.76%
316 Female
50.24%
319 Male

Student Population

635 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

211 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Contact Information

Address

335 NORTH VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ, 07451

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Phone

(201) 670-2780

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TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Franklin Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:53 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 recently posted a World Cup Viewing Event for Friday, June 12 and Friday, June 19. The update brings a timely community-centered activity to the school calendar and provides students with another way to connect around a shared global event. Summer learning, rowing, library, soccer and music opportunities are also on the school’s recent news page, indicating active communication around enrichment and student participation.

FAQ

Q1. What are some of the activities at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

Ans. Students can get involved in clubs, athletics, music, theater, student leadership and enrichment programs at Benjamin Franklin Middle School to enhance their learning outside the classroom.

Q2. Is there an arts opportunity at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

Ans. Yes, Benjamin Franklin Middle School offers band, orchestra, chorus, theater, visual arts and performance experiences that foster creative growth.

Q3. What does Benjamin Franklin Middle School do to help students adjust?

Ans. The students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School are guided by guidance services, team routines, advisory supports, and schoolwide communication to help them develop confidence.

Q4. Do the Benjamin Franklin Middle School have media and research resources?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin Middle School has a media center, digital resources and research support for reading, projects and independent learning.

Q5. How do families stay in touch with Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin Middle School provides updates via Skyward, school announcements, family resources, lunch tools, calendars, and HSA communication.

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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