Franklin Middle School

817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Franklin Middle School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1977 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Franklin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
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Hispanic
14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Franklin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Franklin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Franklin Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Franklin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Franklin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #1977 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School, Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
632 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Franklin Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Champaign CUSD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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