Excellent
#156 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 12% in state
Franklin Junior High School
Middle School · St. Mary Parish · Franklin, LA
A St. Mary Parish middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
525 Morris Street, Franklin, LA 70538
- Math 30% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Junior High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
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 Junior High 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,090/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,662
Median home value
$109,100
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| B. Edward Boudreaux Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 187 | Compare → |
| Berwick Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Morgan City Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 470 | 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.
St. Mary Parish
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 21
- District spending per student
- $14,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Junior High School is listed in St. Mary Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Junior High School
Franklin Junior High School is a public middle school in Franklin, LA, part of St. Mary Parish, serving approximately 210 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #156 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Junior High School
What grades does Franklin Junior High School serve?
Franklin Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Junior High School?
Franklin Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Junior High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Junior High School rank in LA?
Franklin Junior High School ranks #156 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Franklin Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Junior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Junior High School a charter school?
No, Franklin Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Junior High School?
89.0% of students at Franklin Junior High 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
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Mary Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (337) 828-0855
- Area population (ZIP 70538)
- 12,561
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70538; 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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