- BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (295 vs. 247).
- BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (298.7:1 vs. 280.5:1).
- BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (131 vs. 124).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (295 vs. 247).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (131 vs. 124).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (3 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL (298.7:1 vs. 280.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 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
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
$17,740.01
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
$17,740.01
Local revenue share
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
41.2%
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
41.2%
State revenue share
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
14%
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
14%
District chronic absenteeism rate
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
27.4%
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
27.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cass County
$75,023
Cass County
$75,023
Poverty rate
Cass County
10.3%
Cass County
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cass County
43.3%
Cass County
43.3%
Unemployment rate
Cass County
2.2%
Cass County
2.2%
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.