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#49 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Franklin Middle

Middle School · Franklin ISD · Franklin, TX

A Franklin ISD middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 909, Franklin, TX 77856

  • Math 75% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.7 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$15,075
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Franklin Middle score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 76% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average452/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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

$90,889

Median home value

$245,900

Median rent

$919/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Franklin ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin Middle is listed in FRANKLIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin Middle

Franklin Middle is a public middle school in Franklin, TX, part of Franklin ISD, serving approximately 407 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Franklin Middle

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Franklin Middle School is a campus within the Franklin Independent School District, a rural 3A public school district located in Franklin, Texas 1. The district serves approximately 1,462 students across three campuses: Roland Reynolds Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and Franklin High School 1. Franklin Middle School serves grades 5-8 and has an enrollment of 428 students 1. Approximately 60% of the district's total student enrollment resides outside the Franklin city limits and utilizes bus transportation 1. The school operates from 7:50 AM to 3:30 PM 1. The district emphasizes safety through secure campus entry points, regular emergency drills, on-site staff trained in emergency response, and a visitor management system 1. It also adheres to the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in coordination with the Franklin ISD Police Department 1. The district's mission is to provide a quality education that empowers students to maximize their individual strengths and become responsible, successful citizens 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.franklinisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Middle

What grades does Franklin Middle serve?

Franklin Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Franklin Middle?

Franklin Middle has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle 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 Middle rank in TX?

Franklin Middle ranks #49 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Franklin Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

40.8% 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Robertson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 77856)
4,832
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
37.1
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 77856; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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