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School Comparison

Benjamin Franklin Junior High
vs.
P J Jacobs Junior High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Benjamin Franklin Junior High
P J Jacobs Junior High
  • Benjamin Franklin Junior High reported a higher students per counselor than P J Jacobs Junior High (824:1 vs. 319:1).
  • Benjamin Franklin Junior High reported a higher chronically absent students than P J Jacobs Junior High (185 vs. 152).
  • P J Jacobs Junior High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Benjamin Franklin Junior High (47 vs. 30).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Benjamin Franklin Junior High reported a higher chronically absent students than P J Jacobs Junior High (185 vs. 152).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Benjamin Franklin Junior High reported a higher ap enrollment than P J Jacobs Junior High (55 vs. 43).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

P J Jacobs Junior High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Benjamin Franklin Junior High (47 vs. 30).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Benjamin Franklin Junior High reported a higher students per counselor than P J Jacobs Junior High (824:1 vs. 319:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 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 Junior High
$13,908.61
P J Jacobs Junior High
$13,908.61
Local revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
40.2%
P J Jacobs Junior High
40.2%
State revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
49.4%
P J Jacobs Junior High
49.4%
Federal revenue share
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
10.4%
P J Jacobs Junior High
10.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
24.3%
P J Jacobs Junior High
24.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Portage County
$73,284
Portage County
$73,284
Poverty rate
Portage County
10.2%
Portage County
10.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Portage County
33.7%
Portage County
33.7%
Unemployment rate
Portage County
2.9%
Portage County
2.9%
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.