Very Good
#270 of 719 schools in ID
Top 37% in state
Franklin Middle School
Middle School · Pocatello District · Pocatello, ID
A Pocatello District middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2271 EAST TERRY STREET, Pocatello, ID 83201
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Franklin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocatello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,209
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Irving Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Alameda Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pocatello District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Middle School is listed in POCATELLO DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Middle School
Franklin Middle School is a public middle school in Pocatello, ID, part of Pocatello District, serving approximately 756 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Middle School
What grades does Franklin Middle School serve?
Franklin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Middle School rank in ID?
Franklin Middle School ranks #270 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Franklin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Franklin Middle School a charter school?
No, Franklin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Middle School?
29.4% of students at Franklin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bannock County
- Phone
- (208) 233-5590
- Area population (ZIP 83201)
- 39,552
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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