Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks 856 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Tampa, Florida, serving 325 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Middle Magnet School stands out for its strong performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 94% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 100% proficient in Geometry, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school lags behind in 8th grade science and 7th grade math proficiency. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, much higher than the state average. Despite these concerns, Franklin Middle Magnet School has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of African American and Hispanic students, and invests more per student than nearby schools like Wilson Middle School and Williams Middle Magnet School.

Compared to other nearby magnet schools, such as Ferrell Middle Magnet School and Stewart Middle Magnet School, Franklin Middle Magnet School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, particularly in math and science. However, the school outperforms some nearby schools, like Young Middle Magnet School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School, in several academic areas. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and performance gaps compared to higher-ranked nearby schools suggest the need for a comprehensive review to identify areas for improvement and ensure all students receive a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

3915 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 744-8108

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
856^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,942

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.5%

Hispanic:

29.8%

White:

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 43 ranked middle schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Franklin Middle Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.5%), Hispanic (29.8%), White (19.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Middle Magnet School is 16.2, which is the lowest among 44 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District! (See more...)

Compare Franklin Middle Magnet School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Middle Magnet School is $13,942, which is the highest among 44 middle schools in the Hillsborough School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Franklin Middle Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Middle Magnet School 856^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Franklin Middle Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	46.87	524^th	956	45.2%
2014	57.24	425^th	999	57.5%
2016	43.36	567^th	997	43.1%
2017	48.91	525^th	1031	49.1%
2018	39.05	639^th	1035	38.3%
2019	37.98	699^th	1099	36.4%
2021	26.83	845^th	1136	25.6%
2022	42.92	641^st	1148	44.2%
2023	45.03	636^th	1177	46.0%
2024	30.79	856^th	1196	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2022

Franklin Middle School is amazing! Their teachers are excellent and committed to the academic development of the children. They are always attentive so that no cases of bullying are generated. The extracurricular activities are innovative and provide an exciting experience for the children. Most importantly, good values are transmitted to each child with passion and love. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 11, 2022

My son is thriving at Franklin Boys Prep Academy. BPA really works on developing the whole boy instead of just focusing on academics. Teachers are trained in the latest gender research to address how boys learn and the smaller environment allows teachers to meet the needs of each boy. The boys are placed onto teams (houses) were they work on team building, have strong mentors and make fast friends! It’s a Cambridge International School and each student receives an iPad. My son gets almost an hour for lunch where he can go outside and play or can even visit his teachers for tutoring if he's struggling with something. BPA is a gem!! You'll make middle school the best years for your son if you send him here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	69	134	6	66	0	0	11	286
2013	88	159	7	86	3	0	15	358
2014	108	177	6	101	2	1	24	419
2015	110	171	6	107	2	2	28	426
2016	127	207	6	136	1	1	23	501
2017	128	207	8	140	2	0	23	508
2018	124	220	12	167	2	0	27	552
2019	114	252	9	163	1	1	24	564
2020	88	254	8	150	0	1	24	525
2021	65	226	7	115	0	1	21	435
2022	57	145	7	87	1	1	17	315
2023	62	138	11	97	1	1	15	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	286	27.0	10.5	74.8
2013	358	33.0	10.8	68.7
2014	419	33.0	12.6	68.3
2015	426	33.0	12.9	66.4
2016	501	39.0	12.8	64.3
2017	508	42.0	12.0	61.6
2018	552	42.0	13.1	69
2019	564	30.5	18.4	71.3
2020	525	34.0	15.4	74.7
2021	435	34.0	12.7	75.9
2022	315	22.0	14.3	69.8
2023	325	20.0	16.2	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	286	27.0	10.5	74.8
2013	358	33.0	10.8	68.7
2014	419	33.0	12.6	68.3
2015	426	33.0	12.9	66.4
2016	501	39.0	12.8	64.3
2017	508	42.0	12.0	61.6
2018	552	42.0	13.1	69
2019	564	30.5	18.4	71.3
2020	525	34.0	15.4	74.7
2021	435	34.0	12.7	75.9
2022	315	22.0	14.3	69.8
2023	325	20.0	16.2	58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Middle Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$227 (2.6%)	$8,647 (97.4%)	$8,874
2019	$662 (7.7%)	$7,903 (92.3%)	$8,565
2020	$717 (7.4%)	$9,001 (92.6%)	$9,718
2021	$1,833 (15.6%)	$9,883 (84.4%)	$11,715
2022	$1,795 (13.8%)	$11,192 (86.2%)	$12,987
2023	$2,916 (20.9%)	$11,026 (79.1%)	$13,942

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Middle Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 699^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 636^th of 1177 Middle schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	43	49	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	52	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	31	34	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	49	45	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	47	47
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	59	6	53%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	62	26	36%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	48	43	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	14	40	26%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	31	47	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	46	43	3%
8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	47	41	6%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	70	76	6%
End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)	67	64	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	81	77	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Franklin Middle Magnet School)	95	90	5%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	564	325	42.4%
African American	252	138	45.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	163	97	40.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	114	62	45.6%
Two or More Races	24	15	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.3%	58.8%	12.5%

Schools Near Franklin Middle Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3915 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8108	325	20	16.2	58.8%	62 (19.1%)	138 (42.5%)	97 (29.8%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.6%)	30.8	856^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.4%		45	636^th of 1177 public middle schools	46.0%	220	46.0	34.0	53.0	38.0	11.0	31.0	39.0	94.0	100.0	71.0	$13,942	$2,916	$11,026
Ferrell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4302 N 24th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5608	431	26	16.5	66.1%	73 (16.9%)	170 (39.4%)	152 (35.3%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.6%)	58.2	469^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.8%		64.9	382^nd of 1177 public middle schools	67.5%	87	52.0	52.0	54.0	62.0	50.0	77.0	40.0	100.0		75.0	$10,997	$2,258	$8,740
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 N 16th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5717	498	25	19.9	68.3%	72 (14.5%)	251 (50.4%)	156 (31.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	41.1	710^th of 1196 public middle schools	40.6%		38.8	715^th of 1177 public middle schools	39.3%	5	59.0	46.0	40.0	50.0	32.0	49.0	34.0	72.0		57.0	$9,534	$2,375	$7,158
Young Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1807 E Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5739	443	25	17.7	82.2%	14 (3.2%)	335 (75.6%)	75 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	26.1	914^th of 1196 public middle schools	23.6%		24.8	911^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.6%	3	40.0	25.0	36.0	48.0	27.0	50.0	20.0	77.0		37.0	$11,798	$2,049	$9,749
Williams Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5020 N 47th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 744-8600	835	41	20.3	45.0%	140 (16.8%)	275 (32.9%)	133 (15.9%)	232 (27.8%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.6%)	87.3	120^th of 1196 public middle schools	90.0%		90.7	76^th of 1177 public middle schools	93.5%	44	75.0	78.0	79.0	77.0	23.0	82.0	82.0	95.0	100.0	87.0	$8,751	$1,336	$7,415
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	4702 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5230	600	33	18.1	72.0%	46 (7.7%)	106 (17.7%)	423 (70.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.7%)	20.9	989^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.3%		26.2	892^nd of 1177 public middle schools	24.2%	97	35.0	22.0	28.0	45.0	33.0	42.0	23.0	73.0		35.0	$11,298	$3,037	$8,261
Sligh Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2011 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5596	606	33	18.6	84.0%	48 (7.9%)	368 (60.7%)	166 (27.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	23.8	946^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.9%		16	1030^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.5%	84	41.0	35.0	31.0	45.0	22.0	39.0	24.0	90.0		56.0	$10,305	$2,592	$7,712
Stewart Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1125 W Spruce St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5691	800	39	20.7	64.9%	105 (13.1%)	327 (40.9%)	312 (39.0%)	17 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.8%)	44.1	674^th of 1196 public middle schools	43.6%		46.8	608^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.3%	66	52.0	49.0	42.0	31.0	21.0	63.0	45.0	80.0	84.0	66.0	$9,527	$2,179	$7,348
Dowdell Middle Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1208 Wishing Well Way	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8322	526	27	19.8	76.4%	75 (14.3%)	133 (25.3%)	297 (56.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	20	998^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.6%		19.4	990^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.9%	8	38.0	29.0	34.0	33.0	15.0	40.0	23.0	90.0		50.0	$9,429	$1,850	$7,578
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	1005 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33606	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 276-5682	612	29	21.4	23.7%	401 (65.5%)	37 (6.0%)	116 (19.0%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.7%)	89.8	84^th of 1196 public middle schools	93.0%		90.4	81^st of 1177 public middle schools	93.1%	3	79.0	75.0	77.0	80.0	50.0	92.0	77.0	95.0	100.0	88.0	$8,771	$1,553	$7,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle Magnet School

How many students attend Franklin Middle Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Franklin Middle Magnet School.

What district is Franklin Middle Magnet School in?

Hillsborough

Is Franklin Middle Magnet School a good school?

Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks 856^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Middle Magnet School?

Students at Franklin Middle Magnet School are 42% African American, 30% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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