- Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Jefferson Middle School (427:1 vs. 211:1).
- Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Middle School (203 vs. 130).
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Benjamin Franklin Middle School (95 vs. 86).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Benjamin Franklin Middle School (95 vs. 86).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Thomas Jefferson Middle School (203 vs. 130).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Thomas Jefferson Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Benjamin Franklin Middle School (19 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Benjamin Franklin Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Thomas Jefferson Middle School (427:1 vs. 211:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
$11,533.22
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
$11,533.22
Local revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
37.7%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
37.7%
State revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
57.3%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
57.3%
Federal revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
5%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
13.9%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
13.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Porter County
$85,828
Porter County
$85,828
Poverty rate
Porter County
9.2%
Porter County
9.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Porter County
30.1%
Porter County
30.1%
Unemployment rate
Porter County
4.5%
Porter County
4.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.