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#1566 of 1,992 schools in MN
Franklin Middle
Middle School · Thief River Falls School District · Thief River Falls, MN
A Thief River Falls School District middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 SPRUCE AVE S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thief River Falls), 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
$73,243
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Thief River Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Middle is listed in THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle is a public middle school in Thief River Falls, MN, part of Thief River Falls School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Middle rank in MN?
Franklin Middle ranks #1,566 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Franklin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
40.6% 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (218) 681-8813
- Area population (ZIP 56701)
- 12,814
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 56701; 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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