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#957 of 1,823 schools in IN
Franklin Community Middle School
Middle School · Franklin Community School Corp · Franklin, IN
A Franklin Community School Corp middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
625 Grizzly Cub Dr, Franklin, IN 46131
- Math 36% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Community Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Community 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. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$81,914
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Pleasant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,635 | 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.
Franklin Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Community Middle School is listed in Franklin Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Community Middle School
Franklin Community Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, IN, part of Franklin Community School Corp, serving approximately 741 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Community Middle School
What grades does Franklin Community Middle School serve?
Franklin Community Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Community Middle School?
Franklin Community Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Community Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Community Middle School rank in IN?
Franklin Community Middle School ranks #957 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Franklin Community Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Community Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Community Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Community Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Community Middle School a charter school?
No, Franklin Community Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Community Middle School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Community Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Community Middle School?
48.9% of students at Franklin Community 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (317) 346-8400
- Area population (ZIP 46131)
- 35,502
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46131; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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