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#1081 of 1,851 schools in VA
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
Middle School · Franklin City Public Schools · Franklin, VA
A Franklin City Public Schools middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Charles Street, Franklin, VA 23851
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 53% proficient (2021)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 45 points since 2018, to 38% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
103.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph P. King Jr. 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,999/100K
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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
$73,333
Median home value
$222,700
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Rock Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Franklin City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is listed in Franklin City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is a public middle school in Franklin, VA, part of Franklin City Public Schools, serving approximately 155 students in grades 6th-7th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
What grades does Joseph P. King Jr. Middle serve?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph P. King Jr. Middle rank in VA?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle ranks #1,081 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Joseph P. King Jr. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Joseph P. King Jr. Middle a charter school?
No, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph P. King Jr. Middle a Title I school?
No, Joseph P. King Jr. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph P. King Jr. Middle?
103.2% of students at Joseph P. King Jr. 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 155
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (757) 562-4631
- Area population (ZIP 23851)
- 13,481
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 23851; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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