Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
Should you attend Edison Middle School or Franklin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
646 students
632 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1977 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
203
214
Grade 7 Students
217
217
Grade 8 Students
226
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
34%
43%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
