Very Good
#947 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
Franklin Regional MS
Middle School · Franklin Regional Sd · Murrysville, PA
A Franklin Regional Sd middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4660 Old William Penn Hwy, Murrysville, PA 15668
- Math 55% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Regional MS score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Regional MS 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 Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murrysville), 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
$121,743
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15668; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–8 | 3.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Holiday Park Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–6 | 4.0 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Penn MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Gateway MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | 5.0 mi | 1,013 | 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.
Franklin Regional Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,169NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Regional MS is listed in Franklin Regional SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Regional MS
Franklin Regional MS is a public middle school in Murrysville, PA, part of Franklin Regional Sd, serving approximately 753 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Regional MS
What grades does Franklin Regional MS serve?
Franklin Regional MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Regional MS?
Franklin Regional MS has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Regional MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Regional MS is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Regional MS rank in PA?
Franklin Regional MS ranks #947 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Franklin Regional MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Regional MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Regional MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Regional MS has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Franklin Regional MS a charter school?
No, Franklin Regional MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Regional MS a Title I school?
No, Franklin Regional MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Regional MS?
19.3% of students at Franklin Regional MS 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
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Phone
- (724) 327-5456
- Area population (ZIP 15668)
- 14,477
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15668; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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