Mckinley Steam Academy vs. Franklin Middle School
Should you attend Mckinley Steam Academy 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
Mckinley Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades 6-8, Mckinley Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
414 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#941 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
138
171
Grade 7 Students
148
176
Grade 8 Students
128
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
26%
19%
% White
54%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
13%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
