i am an 8th grade student at franklin. i have to say that one of the poor reviews about the school are somewhat true. the principals philosophy is great except that it needs to be enforced much more. i also agree with one of the reviews that stated that some of the pre-ap class teachers are not fit and
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Posted by a student on 12/18/08
Its terrible. Students aren't even learing as well, their mainly focusing on their own selves. And i dont see any improvement..Whatsoever.
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Posted by a parent on 03/02/08
Franklin Middle School is close to average at best. The so-called advanced classes are sub-par at best and the principal knows very little about academics and has a poor 'my way or the highway' philosophy in regards to parents, students and faculty. Needs to be moved. A lot of the teachers are poorly
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/07
This is a great middle school in Disd. It has great teachers and the facilities are excellent. A great surrounding neighborhood is surrounding the school so safety is not a issue. Its great.
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Posted by a student on 05/30/07
Benjamin franklin middle school is the best school I know. I am a student that comes here and I am learning so much and I am getting treated the way I want to be treated.All of the teachers are wonderful and the teachers are on track 24/7 ,it is just wonderful.Im just glad that I am hear and I am enjoying
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Posted by a former student on 03/11/07
THe parental involvmenet is not that great. The extra curricular activities are average. The reachers really don't spend that much time with a student individually but if you have no other choice this school isn't gonna kill you. Tutoring programs are horrible here. If you have another choice than Franklin,
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Posted by a former student on 06/29/06
Good school and good academic program. Very good programs.Good facilities and excellent library. Teachers very helpful and students involved in various clubs and music programs.
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/06
Franklin Middle School is an average middle school in Dallas I.S.D. The school is clean and the children are well behaved. The quality of academic programs are fair.
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Posted by a parent on 01/06/06
Great school. Glad to support public education like this!
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Posted by a parent on 06/22/05
The academic programs are average for DISD. My girls have attended Dallas schools since 5th grade. They fall short from neighboring school districts. Extracurricular activities are well planned out at this school keeping parents informed. Level of parent involvement is very good. I do believe that
... Read more the principal is over taxed with his duties. To get a teacher to respond to your concerns is at times lenthly. You have to keep on them to repond to you. Not all the teachers are like this. There are a few that if your child has a problem they will not lift a finger to help them understand. If you have a child that needs more explanation on things rather than staright text book coverage, Dallas School system as a whole will not help you. Dont be mislead by the metal detectors they dont catch everything. Read less
School Profile for Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Student enrollment:
1,092
Students per teacher:
57
Full-time teachers:
19
Number of classrooms:
100
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Art
Music
Band, Choral
Fine Arts
Drama
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Dallas schools — Benjamin Franklin Middle School is located at 6920 Meadow Rd, Dallas TX 75230. 6920 Meadow Rd is in the North Dallas neighborhood and 75230 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the Dallas Independent School District. Benjamin Franklin Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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