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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Springfield, Illinois · Grades 6 to 8 · Springfield SD 186

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About Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Located in Springfield, Illinois, Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 709 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Springfield. There are about 13.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (54 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Sangamon County. Within 5 miles there are 51 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 33 schools in Springfield SD 186.

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School facts

Address	1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
Phone	(217) 787-3006
School district	Springfield SD 186
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	709
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	54
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Sangamon County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 173708003814). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Benjamin Franklin Middle School serve?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported 709 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 709 students and 54 teachers in federal data.

Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a public or charter school?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School in?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of Springfield SD 186. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/springfield-sd-186/

Where is Benjamin Franklin Middle School located?

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is at 1200 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704. The phone number is (217) 787-3006.

How many other schools are near Benjamin Franklin Middle School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Benjamin Franklin Middle School in our directory.