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Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad

6920 MEADOW RD, DALLAS, TX, 75230

Ranked 570 of 1364 in Texas

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About Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy is located at 6920 Meadow Rd., Dallas, TX 75230. Students at the school are enrolled across grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is reported at about 829 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. The student population includes roughly 52% male and 48% female students. According to state assessment data, about 42% of students score at or above the proficient level in mathematics, while approximately 40% reach proficiency in reading on Texas state assessments. The school serves as a district middle campus within the Dallas Independent School District, delivering core academic instruction and providing access to programs focused on international studies and exploratory learning. In this part of Dallas, the education system connects neighborhood elementary campuses with middle schools and high school programs serving the surrounding north Dallas communities. Typical home values in areas near the Meadow Road corridor are close to $500,000, reflecting established residential development across this section of the city. These academic outcomes place the school among the top middle schools in Texas, drawing families looking for a strong educational foundation for their children.

Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad Contact Information

Address

6920 MEADOW RD, DALLAS, TX, 75230

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Phone

(972) 502-7100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 40% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
829
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 570 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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: 8:30 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 4.95%
Asian 0.72%
Hispanic 74.31%
Black 17.73%
Two+ Races 1.45%
Native Am. 0.84%
White
4.95%
Asian
0.72%
Hispanic
74.31%
Black
17.73%
Two+ Races
1.45%
Native Am.
0.84%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 829
48.49%
402 Female
51.51%
427 Male

Student Population

829 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

829 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

On March 24, 2026, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy will host a Facebook Live Family Forum about how to communicate with the school. The online event will give families and schools a chance to talk about and learn more about how to communicate with each other. The forum helps people in the school community work together to share information and get more involved.

FAQ

Q1. What sets Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy in Dallas apart from other schools?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy puts a lot of emphasis on global learning. Lessons introduce different points of view from around the world and link subjects to cultural and geographic contexts.

Q2. How does the Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy use themes from around the world in its lessons?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy gives students research projects on global issues. They have to compare regions, look at data, and present their results in organized ways.

Q3. What kind of activities can you do at Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy has activities that are like cultural exchanges, where students present projects about their home countries and talk about traditions from around the world.

Q4. How does Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy keep track of how well students are doing in school?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy looks at how well students have finished their coursework and how well they did on tests. They use feedback cycles to help students do better in all subjects.

Q5. What kind of recognition system does Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy use?

Ans. Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy keeps track of performance milestones and rewards students who show steady academic progress over time.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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