Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #1250 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
421 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Franklin Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Thief River Falls School District.
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