Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should you attend Franklin Middle School or Edison 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
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 575 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 674 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
575 students
674 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#535 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#722 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
181
237
Grade 7 Students
177
225
Grade 8 Students
217
212
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
63%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
