Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades 6 - 8
504th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Benjamin Franklin Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Middle School 504th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Benjamin Franklin Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 705 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31.4% | 42.6% | ▲ 11.2 pts | |
| White | 53.6% | 35.3% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 10.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 7.0% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Typical home value $191K in zip 62704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.9 mi away667th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 7% - 1Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.2 mi away679th of 685
ELA 16% · Math 5% - 8Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.4 mi away140th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 45% - 1Washington Middle SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 3.2 mi away685th of 685
ELA 10% · Math 3% - 6Glenwood Middle SchoolBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 6.8 mi away278th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 40% - 8Glenwood Intermediate SchBall Chatham CUSD 5 · 6.8 mi away196th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 7Rochester Jr High SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 7.2 mi away257th of 685
ELA 67% · Math 36% - 6Rochester Intermediate SchoolRochester CUSD 3A · 8.3 mi away303rd of 685
ELA 52% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School in?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Benjamin Franklin Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Middle School 504th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Middle School?
Black 43%, White 35%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 7% (705 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62704 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.