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#363 of 863 schools in MS
Top 42% in state
Franklin Upper Elementary
Middle School · Franklin Co School Dist · Meadville, MS
A Franklin Co School Dist middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
409 Hwy 98 E, Meadville, MS 39653
- Math 38% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 52% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Upper Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Upper Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,830
Median home value
$96,500
Median rent
$412/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Franklin Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Upper Elementary is listed in FRANKLIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Upper Elementary
Franklin Upper Elementary is a public middle school in Meadville, MS, part of Franklin Co School Dist, serving approximately 230 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Upper Elementary
What grades does Franklin Upper Elementary serve?
Franklin Upper Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Franklin Upper Elementary?
Franklin Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Upper Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Franklin Upper Elementary ranks #363 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Franklin Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Upper Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Franklin Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Franklin Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Upper Elementary?
81.3% of students at Franklin Upper Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (601) 384-2940
- Area population (ZIP 39653)
- 2,761
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39653; 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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