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#1468 of 1,992 schools in MN
Franklin Middle
Middle School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 ALDRICH AVE N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Franklin Middle 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$53,368
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
26.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banaadir AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 5–6 | 0.3 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Mn International Middle Chr SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Set Academy MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| River Bend Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #55 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Middle is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle is a public middle school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,468 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Middle
What grades does Franklin Middle serve?
Franklin Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Middle rank in MN?
Franklin Middle ranks #1,468 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Franklin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Middle has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Franklin Middle a charter school?
No, Franklin Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Middle a Title I school?
No, Franklin Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Middle?
84.2% of students at Franklin Middle 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
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.4%
- Phone
- (612) 668-2600
- Area population (ZIP 55411)
- 29,719
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
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 55411; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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