Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Middle School's student population of 516 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
11%
9%
White
56%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #1439 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
516 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Franklin Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Janesville School District.
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