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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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About this school

Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a suburban public school in Valparaiso, Indiana that is part of Valparaiso Community School District. It serves 823 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 6 - 8
823 Students
52 Teachers
605 Campbell St Contact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Valparaiso, IN 46385 View local requests
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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School Demographics

22%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
17%
of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Benjamin Franklin Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 20, 2025

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Benjamin Franklin Middle School

$10,052
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects funded
6
teachers funded
19
donors
3
projects for books
1
project for art supplies

Benjamin Franklin Middle School has received support from 9 individuals from Indiana and 10 individuals out-of-state.