Franklin Middle School

Summary:

Franklin Middle School is a public middle school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 537 students. The school is part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, which is ranked 276 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Middle School faces several key challenges, including lower test scores, higher poverty rates, and a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools. The school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, are generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 63%, compared to the state average of 77.5% and the district average of 70.7%. Additionally, Franklin Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.68% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.4 in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Taft Middle School, which has significantly higher test scores and a higher school ranking.

The data indicates that Franklin Middle School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges facing its student population, with the goal of improving overall student outcomes and closing achievement gaps. While the school's racial diversity is noteworthy, the lower academic performance suggests that factors beyond just demographic differences may be contributing to the challenges faced by the school community. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 20th ST NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

(319) 558-2452

District: Cedar Rapids Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
298^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,204

Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually attend:

High:

George Washington High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:	Arthur Elementary School
	Garfield Elementary School
	Kenwood Leadership Academy School
	Pierce Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

African American:

19.9%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Middle School ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Franklin Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), African American (19.9%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School is 16.4, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Franklin Middle School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Middle School is $15,204. 3 middle schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Middle School 298^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Franklin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cedar Rapids Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Rapids Community School District 276^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.00	142^nd	349	59.3%
2013	50.01	201^st	350	42.6%
2014	38.97	239^th	337	29.1%
2015	27.19	294^th	349	15.8%
2016	21.40	302^nd	343	12.0%
2017	29.62	265^th	327	19.0%
2018	23.16	275^th	318	13.5%
2019	47.84	199^th	342	41.8%
2021	21.17	276^th	324	14.8%
2022	33.93	250^th	337	25.8%
2023	16.68	296^th	334	11.4%
2024	17.98	298^th	337	11.6%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	546	32	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	598
1989	524	32	8	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	581
1990	546	39	9	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	614
1991	616	44	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	683
1992	574	64	5	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	657
1993	611	64	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	688
1994	624	64	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	703
1995	582	52	10	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	655
1996	582	52	10	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	655
1997	603	40	12	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
1998	603	53	15	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	681
1999	604	61	14	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
2000	576	59	16	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	669
2001	571	89	14	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
2002	512	62	20	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	614
2003	512	62	20	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	614
2004	551	59	22	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
2005	537	88	19	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	668
2006	519	86	28	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	647
2007	508	81	22	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	629
2008	526	89	18	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	653
2009	520	89	9	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	640
2010	509	87	13	21	9	0	0	0	639
2011	481	98	11	22	8	0	0	0	620
2012	472	99	18	26	4	0	23	0	642
2013	470	88	9	30	5	1	40	0	643
2014	462	79	10	34	7	3	40	0	635
2015	473	100	9	38	5	1	37	0	663
2016	451	93	11	39	5	1	49	0	649
2017	435	109	13	36	4	0	55	0	652
2018	411	110	10	27	6	4	62	0	630
2019	401	116	9	30	3	4	68	0	631
2020	379	112	13	24	2	0	56	0	586
2021	316	77	12	22	0	1	58	0	486
2022	328	97	12	28	1	1	67	0	534
2023	322	107	7	28	2	2	67	2	537

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	46.0	13.0	15.9
1989	581	45.1	12.8	15.3
1990	614	42.8	14.3	16
1991	683	45.3	15.0	17.9
1992	657	47.0	13.9	20.4
1993	688	43.5	15.8	21.8
1994	703	40.4	17.4	22.5
1995	655	39.4	16.6	16.9
1996	655	39.4	16.6	16.9
1997	661	39.3	16.8	13.6
1998	681	41.6	16.4	16.3
1999	691	42.3	16.3	20.3
2000	669	45.6	14.7	20.2
2001	687	47.1	14.6	23.4
2002	614	33.0	18.6	23.6
2003	614	33.0	18.6	23.6
2004	658	43.4	15.2	26.6
2005	668	44.0	15.2	27.5
2006	647	43.0	15.0	27.8
2007	629	43.0	14.6	28.1
2008	653	43.0	15.2	30.8
2009	640	42.4	15.1	35.8
2010	639	40.4	15.8	38.8
2011	620	43.0	14.4	39.4
2012	642	43.4	14.7	42.4
2013	643	44.4	14.4	46.8
2014	635	42.0	15.1	46
2015	663	38.0	17.4	48.3
2016	649	40.0	16.2	43.9
2017	652	41.1	15.8	46.6
2018	630	41.5	15.1	52.5
2019	631	41.5	15.1	56.7
2020	586	40.3	14.5	55.6
2021	486	38.8	12.5	58
2022	534	39.0	13.6	56.9
2023	537	32.6	16.4	55.7

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	598	46.0	13.0	15.9
1989	581	45.1	12.8	15.3
1990	614	42.8	14.3	16
1991	683	45.3	15.0	17.9
1992	657	47.0	13.9	20.4
1993	688	43.5	15.8	21.8
1994	703	40.4	17.4	22.5
1995	655	39.4	16.6	16.9
1996	655	39.4	16.6	16.9
1997	661	39.3	16.8	13.6
1998	681	41.6	16.4	16.3
1999	691	42.3	16.3	20.3
2000	669	45.6	14.7	20.2
2001	687	47.1	14.6	23.4
2002	614	33.0	18.6	23.6
2003	614	33.0	18.6	23.6
2004	658	43.4	15.2	26.6
2005	668	44.0	15.2	27.5
2006	647	43.0	15.0	27.8
2007	629	43.0	14.6	28.1
2008	653	43.0	15.2	30.8
2009	640	42.4	15.1	35.8
2010	639	40.4	15.8	38.8
2011	620	43.0	14.4	39.4
2012	642	43.4	14.7	42.4
2013	643	44.4	14.4	46.8
2014	635	42.0	15.1	46
2015	663	38.0	17.4	48.3
2016	649	40.0	16.2	43.9
2017	652	41.1	15.8	46.6
2018	630	41.5	15.1	52.5
2019	631	41.5	15.1	56.7
2020	586	40.3	14.5	55.6
2021	486	38.8	12.5	58
2022	534	39.0	13.6	56.9
2023	537	32.6	16.4	55.7

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$665 (4.4%)	$14,539 (95.6%)	$15,204

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 296^th of 334 Middle schools	30.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)	72.4	56	16.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	63.3	63.9	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School)	62.6	52.2	10.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	59.4	57.4	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)	74.5	65.3	9.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	67.4	68	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School)	57.1	58.8	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	58.5	59	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)	75.9	54.2	21.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	71.5	69.5	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Middle School)	70.9	51.8	19.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Rapids Community School District)	63.7	66.4	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	631	537	14.9%
African American	116	107	7.8%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	30	28	6.7%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	401	322	19.7%
Two or More Races	68	67	1.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	55.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Franklin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	300 20th ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2452	537	33	16.4	55.7%	322 (60.0%)	107 (19.9%)	28 (5.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (12.5%)	18	298^th of 337 public middle schools	11.6%		16.7	296^th of 334 public middle schools	11.4%	2		63.2	55.7	63.0		45.1	60.1	63.8		63.8	$15,204	$665	$14,539
McKinley STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	620 10th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2348	448	32	14.0	52.2%	254 (56.7%)	101 (22.5%)	36 (8.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.6%)	14.6	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%		20.8	289^th of 334 public middle schools	13.5%	19		70.7	64.2	67.8		48.0	48.6	53.0		54.3	$16,456	$251	$16,204
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Golf ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2254	713	46	15.3	42.9%	472 (66.2%)	74 (10.4%)	66 (9.3%)	19 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	73 (10.2%)	53.8	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%		60.6	140^th of 334 public middle schools	58.1%	38		66.7	82.0	83.7		74.6	71.6	81.4		62.9	$14,559	$562	$13,997
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy	Public	6-8	300 13th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2153	510	39	13.0	68.6%	215 (42.2%)	178 (34.9%)	45 (8.8%)	9 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.2%)	49 (9.6%)	11.7	315^th of 337 public middle schools	6.5%		15.6	298^th of 334 public middle schools	10.8%	17		57.1	65.8	73.4		38.5	38.7	59.0		46.9	$15,027	$360	$14,667
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 J St SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3387	395	27	14.4	72.2%	178 (45.1%)	107 (27.1%)	54 (13.7%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	42 (10.6%)	3.2	326^th of 337 public middle schools	3.3%		15.1	300^th of 334 public middle schools	10.2%	26		41.7	54.6	56.1		36.7	45.9	53.3		42.1	$17,810	$271	$17,539
Vernon Middle School	Public	5-8	1350 4th Avenue	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9401	668	43	15.6	39.7%	548 (82.0%)	32 (4.8%)	38 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.6%)	54.2	177^th of 337 public middle schools	47.5%		37.4	237^th of 334 public middle schools	29.0%	60	73.6	77.4	76.5	82.8	76.8	76.8	72.1	66.7	55.2	72.4	$11,914	$388	$11,527
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	2500 Egewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	47	3	15.6	63.8%	28 (59.6%)	8 (17.0%)	4 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.8%)	4.6	322^nd of 337 public middle schools	4.5%		0.9	330^th of 334 public middle schools	1.2%	8				65.0				33.3		30.0
Excelsior Middle School	Public	7-8	3555 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3130	617	46	13.2	27.6%	508 (82.3%)	28 (4.5%)	29 (4.7%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.3%)	75.4	62^nd of 337 public middle schools	81.6%		71.8	75^th of 334 public middle schools	77.5%	13			86.5	86.6			82.3	83.1		74.4	$13,096	$300	$12,796
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	578	40	14.2	37.7%	395 (68.3%)	74 (12.8%)	38 (6.6%)	16 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (9.0%)	38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%		49.9	192^nd of 334 public middle schools	42.5%	52		70.8	81.0	71.2		68.1	64.7	62.6		67.2	$15,361	$386	$14,975
Oak Ridge Middle School	Public	7-8	4901 Alburnett Road	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3410	526	39	13.5	18.3%	387 (73.6%)	31 (5.9%)	27 (5.1%)	60 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.6%)	72.9	72^nd of 337 public middle schools	78.6%		79.6	40^th of 334 public middle schools	88.0%	32			87.8	86.4			79.1	80.4		73.5	$12,711	$282	$12,430

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle School

Is Franklin Middle School a good school?

Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Iowa middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Middle School?

Students at Franklin Middle School are 60% White, 20% African American, 12% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Franklin Middle School in?

Cedar Rapids Community School District

How many students attend Franklin Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Franklin Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Franklin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually go on to attend George Washington High School

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