Serving 293 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Military Academy's student population of 293 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Military Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
61%
22%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Military Academy's ranking?
Franklin Military Academy is ranked #1094 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Franklin Military Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Franklin Military Academy?
293 students attend Franklin Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Franklin Military Academy students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Military Academy?
Franklin Military Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Military Academy offer ?
Franklin Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Military Academy part of?
Franklin Military Academy is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Military Academy located?
Franklin Military Academy is located in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 3 other public schools located in Church Hill.
School Reviews
5 6/8/2021
If you are a concerned parent like we were with a child going into high school in the city of Richmond, this school is for you! A little back story, my partner and I took in his two younger brothers a few years ago, literally two weeks after buying our first home. At that time, one was in elementary and the other was in middle school. Our youngest went to the closest elementary school, but our oldest went to Binford Middle School for the programs that they had. We also did not want him to go to Martin Luther King Middle, which was where he would normally go based on where we live. We are so fortunate that he got into Binford since on the second day of school that year kids at MLK Middle witnessed someone getting shot in pain day directly across the street from the school. They were also both coming from Chesterfield County and Richmond City Public Schools was a real eye opener!Binford was great, but we went to the open house and personally I was floored by the lack of care and direction I witnessed there. Granted our eldest did great there, but then he was ready to go into high school. We thought we were going to have to move! I went down to the school board at City Hall and got the best advice ever and was introduced to Franklin Military Academy. We signed up and went for the open house. I admit I was a bit nervous and my partner couldn't make it that night. OH MY GOODNESS - parents that cared!!!! Parents that asked questions and students that were there to talk with us about their own experiences. It was a totally different impression than what I expected! A huge weight was lifted, and we started the process of enrollment then and there. We even lined up, enrolling our younger child. Throughout our four years of both children going to Franklin, our oldest, a true loner pre-Franklin now has multiple friends that are supportive and caring. Our youngest is in the same boat, and he was further behind the curve academically, he is now in honors courses and has even gotten two perfect scores on his SOL''s. I never got that high of an honor - Mayor Stoney even came to Franklin to give out awards due to the high scores the entire school received. Now we like to brag that it was our youngest that brought him to others, but it really is the entire environment within those walls and those minds that did it!I am happy to report our oldest is graduating with the best GPA of his student career and the same can be said for our younger child that is going into 10th grade. They were both getting mostly B''s and C''s with the occasional D going into Franklin and now are all A''s and B''s! Franklin Military has totally helped us and our kids to grow into respectable young men. They have also assisted with lining up Colleges for our oldest to attend both in state and out, including the military. We as a family totally support and recommend Franklin to our friends, neighbors, and family!
5 3/5/2015
My name is Alexa Amaya and I am not a student but hopefully I will be. I Sent a from I am in 5th grade in esh greene. I have good grades and good grades. Hopefully u except my application
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