Very Good
#1716 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 36% in state
Franklin Lower School
Middle School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
950 NORTON ST, Rochester, NY 14621
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,716 of 4,742
In Rochester
#21 of 108
public schools
In district
#3 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Franklin Lower School
Franklin Lower School is a public middle school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Franklin Lower School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Franklin Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,716 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Franklin Lower School show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 4.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Franklin Lower School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Franklin Lower School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Franklin Lower School — Students at Franklin Lower School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Franklin Lower School Compares
See how Franklin Lower School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
950 NORTON ST, Rochester, NY 14621
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Franklin Lower School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BROOKVIEW SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BRIARWOOD SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL Rochester | 0.0 mi | 4.3 |
| ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Rochester | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL Rochester | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY Rochester | 0.7 mi | 2.8 |
| SOUTHLAWN SCHOOL Rochester | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| BROOKVIEW SCHOOL Rochester | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| SCHOOL 22-LINCOLN SCHOOL Rochester | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON Rochester | 0.9 mi | 3.0 |
| SCHOOL 25-NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE Rochester | 1.4 mi | 3.0 |
| SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE Rochester | 1.2 mi | 4.0 |
| SCHOOL 53 MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rochester | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| BISHOP KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL Rochester | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR Rochester | 1.6 mi | 3.4 |
| ST KATERI SCHOOL Rochester | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| BRIARWOOD SCHOOL Rochester | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL Rochester | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL Rochester | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| SCHOOL 8-ROBERTO CLEMENTE Rochester | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| LISTWOOD SCHOOL Rochester | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14621 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,534
Median Home Value
$83,300
Median Rent
$989/mo
Population
33,349
College Educated
11.7%
Homeownership
33.7%
Avg Commute
20.7 min
Poverty Rate
32.5%
Median Age
33.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN GREEN SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 7.0 |
| CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cortland, NY | 7.0 |
| EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 7.0 |
| PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 7.0 |
| SPENCER-VAN ETTEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Spencer, NY | 7.0 |
| TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL Eastchester, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Franklin Lower School
What grades does Franklin Lower School serve?
Franklin Lower School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Lower School?
Franklin Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Lower School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Lower School rank in NY?
Franklin Lower School ranks #1,716 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Franklin Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Lower School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Franklin Lower School a charter school?
No, Franklin Lower School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Lower School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Lower School?
95.8% of students at Franklin Lower 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Phone
- (585) 324-9760
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #3 of 45
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