Research Benjamin Franklin Elementary School public Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

“my daughter went to this school for three years and i'm taking her out! If yiu are lucky you'll get a good teacher such as mrs. kane or bremmer but other wise...... not to mention the state test scores are low, rooms over crowded, the teachers play favortism w/parents and students, and there isn't alot of communication with the teachers. If you are a concerned parent and want to have conferences with a teacher or principal they act annoyed. i wouldn't reccomend this school.”

“I was concerned about my daughter going to any Cleveland Metropolitan School. However, she is attending Benjamin Franklin and is having a very good experience. Her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Thomas, was wonderful. Her first grade teacher is fine, too. After visiting a number of schools, I find that the leadership in the school makes a huge difference. Ms Cantwell is a strong, caring, exceptional leader. She sets the course and keeps the ship sailing smoothly. The kids are doing well, overall, and the school is a safe place to learn. It is clear to me that parents who are involved with their child's learning make a difference, too. All of these elements work together.”

“im in the 8th grade at benji. i love it there. its such a great school. i dont like it when other people put cleveland schools down, because there just as good. the teachers there understand whats going on and help with almost anything. the only thing i disagree with it the fact mr.combs got transfored to a different school. he was one if the BEST teachers there.”

“My daughter is going into the 8th grade and my little daughter into Kindergarden there I really like the school, but they should call when your child is absent just in case they are cutting and also they need sports!”

“benjamin franklin was a great school it is like my home. i enjoyed the teachere and there help. by shaquasia”

“I actually researched the schools before I placed my child here at Benji. I was very happy at first but things quickly changed. I agree with the comment from the one parent, that there are some very good teachers there & some others that are bad. I feel that there is not much communication from teacher to parent. This is one of the reason I am taking my child to this school there next year. Many classes are over crowded & this takes away from the kids & their learning. Although many issues have been addressed to the principal & teacher, it still hasn't changed.”

“I have 5 children at this school. The the teachers are all so nice. The older students at the school really helped my younger children at their first day of school. Thank you Cleveland, for giving my children a safe and happy school. I love Benjamin Franklin!”

“This school has its share of good teachers and bad. Teachers are backed in running classrooms however they want. A good teacher runs a good classroom, the bad ones run it bad. If your child is unlucky and lands a bad teacher, pray the year goes fast.”

“I have two kids in the school and they have been there a while now. They have both enjoyed school every year. That is the biggest test for me. Also, my son took the admissions test for St. Ignatius as a 7th grader (to practice for taking it in 8th grade.) He scored at grade level or above in every subject. Friends of his at private school did not do as well, especially in math. So I think it is clear that it is a good school. It is too bad it doesn't have Circus Club anymore; that was special and good for kids who excelled in those sports.”

“I have 3 adopted children which love this school, and do not miss a day. They tell their father and I that the teachers are very helpful, and give them personal time when needed. They had problems at other schools, but when they started Benjamin Franklin their grades, attitudes toward school just sky rocketed. Whenever my husband or I need to speak with someone at the school they return our calls promptly, or take time out of their day to see us. I feel that this school is a godsend, and wish their were more teachers, staff, and other personnel like the ones that I have encountered at Benjamin Franklin. Of all the horror stories I have heard of other schools. People need to examine what they do at Benjamin Franklin, and pass it along to the others!”

“Benji is the best school! I have three children in the school and every one of their teachers are wonderful, but so is the rest of the staff. This school has helped my son, who is in special education classes, he came to this school with very bad grades and now is maintaining a C average as well as being on Merit Roll. My daughters have done very well also. If I ever have a question or problem, they are always willing to help. They have always had a strong academics and strong rewards system for the students. I love to volunteer my time to see the academics that are offered. Also I enjoy being at the school to be involved in my children's education. This school is great! Thank you Benji for all you do!”

“I was very upset to read one of the parents view of Benjamin Franklin. The parent who expressed her opinion (March 2004) about how the school is run and how the classrooms are, seems to be very uneducated about the school. I wonder if she really ever has spent time in the school and worked with the teachers and students. The classroom sizes are fairly normal and if the classroom is larger, they usually will have a student teacher or an aide in the room to keep up. I have been in many schools and have volunteered regularly and Benjamin Franklin is one of the best schools I have seen. I volunteer alot and would hope this parent would come and see what this school is really about.”

“I think some of the stuff that goes on in that school is wrong. like how teachers treat some studes like durt. they need to be moverd out of the school. now we have k-8 and now are kids are sitting on each other cause there is to many kids in a class rooms”