Franklin Middle School

Summary:

Franklin Middle School is a public middle school located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 742 students. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in Idaho and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Franklin Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Idaho, ranking 27th out of 164 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts, where proficiency rates reach as high as 73.6% in 7th grade. However, the school has a higher percentage of White students (81.13%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (10.24%) compared to the nearby Alameda Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School, and Irving Middle School, which have more diverse student populations.

Despite its academic excellence, Franklin Middle School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 28.84% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that it serves a more affluent community compared to the surrounding schools. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5% in the 2020-2021 school year is higher than the national average for middle schools, which may be an area of concern that requires further investigation and intervention to ensure continued academic success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2271 East Terry Street
       Pocatello, ID  83201-2704


(208) 233-5590

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,818 Help


Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Highland High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:    Edahow Elementary School
    Gate City Elementary School
    Greenacres Elementary School
    Tendoy Elementary School
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  742

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


 See top rated Idaho middle schools

 Compare Franklin Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Franklin Middle School ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pocatello District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.84. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Franklin Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Pocatello District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Middle School is $6,818. 2 middle schools in the Pocatello District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Middle School 27th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Franklin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Franklin Middle School?

Rank History for Franklin Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 61.06 58th 158 63.3%
2009 72.85 26th 160 83.8%
2010 70.02 33rd 166 80.1%
2011 66.73 43rd 169 74.6%
2012 66.04 48th 171 71.9%
2013 63.87 58th 173 66.5%
2015 78.86 18th 100 82.0%
2016 83.36 8th 98 91.8%
2017 81.70 17th 131 87.0%
2018 87.58 9th 100 91.0%
2019 79.96 7th 43 83.7%
2021 81.28 7th 42 83.3%
2022 79.41 11th 53 79.2%
2023 83.66 12th 107 88.8%
2024 79.84 27th 164 83.5%
See the entire list of Idaho Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.39 5th 27 81.5%
2024 73.93 7th 37 81.1%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 6th 60 90.0%
2019 77.51 6th 28 78.6%
2023 81.73 8th 51 84.3%
2024 85.45 9th 72 87.5%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.32 7th 60 88.3%
2019 74.80 8th 28 71.4%
2023 83.71 7th 51 86.3%
2024 79.49 12th 72 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.89 25th 56 55.4%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Franklin Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.92 9th 35 74.3%
2019 74.04 6th 21 71.4%
2021 80.87 4th 18 77.8%
2022 74.33 9th 29 69.0%
2023 79.94 5th 13 61.5%
2024 84.03 11th 81 86.4%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Franklin Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Idaho Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Franklin Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Franklin Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Franklin Middle School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 644 644
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 780 780
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 839 839
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 914 914
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 883 883
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 883 883
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 900 900
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 854 854
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 779 779
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
2001 716 8 14 36 8 n/a n/a 0 782
2002 602 4 10 54 12 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 602 4 10 54 12 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 589 12 12 36 16 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 608 14 17 38 11 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 573 10 15 43 12 n/a n/a 0 653
2007 539 8 18 48 14 n/a n/a 0 627
2008 543 12 17 43 19 n/a n/a 0 634
2009 579 14 22 40 26 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 658 18 23 63 26 n/a n/a 0 788
2011 654 20 21 65 19 5 1 0 785
2012 660 14 17 73 17 4 9 0 794
2013 693 10 17 77 12 2 12 0 823
2014 626 8 17 78 9 3 15 0 756
2015 605 6 13 59 12 5 15 0 715
2016 620 6 10 53 10 4 16 0 719
2017 647 4 15 49 8 6 17 0 746
2018 656 3 13 56 7 6 28 0 769
2019 657 2 14 70 5 6 28 0 782
2020 650 3 8 77 5 9 33 0 785
2021 574 5 10 80 6 9 30 0 714
2022 599 8 8 72 5 4 27 0 723
2023 602 9 12 76 3 3 37 0 742

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 644 31.5 20.4 8.1
1992 780 35.8 21.7 6.7
1993 839 37.2 22.6 9.3
1994 914 41.7 21.9 9.7
1995 883 43.1 20.5 10.5
1996 883 43.1 20.5 10.5
1997 900 43.3 20.8 10.6
1998 854 43.6 19.6 8.3
1999 779 42.5 18.3 16.8
2000 807 41.5 19.4 15.5
2001 782 40.4 19.4 22.5
2002 682 33.1 20.6 30.1
2003 682 33.1 20.6 30.1
2004 665 33.0 20.2 32.5
2005 688 32.7 21.0 35
2006 653 32.8 19.9 31.2
2007 627 31.4 20.0 30.6
2008 634 30.8 20.6 30.8
2009 681 32.8 20.7 34.9
2010 788 38.4 20.4 37.9
2011 785 39.5 19.8 39
2012 794 39.0 20.3 42.1
2013 823 38.2 21.5 42.6
2014 756 36.5 20.6 37.3
2015 715 38.0 18.8 36.9
2016 719 36.0 19.9 38
2017 746 34.7 21.4 35
2018 769 35.8 21.4 31.1
2019 782 36.9 21.1 35.5
2020 785 36.4 21.5 32.2
2021 714 36.5 19.5 37.1
2022 723 35.7 20.2 19.5
2023 742 34.6 21.3 28.8

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 School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 644 31.5 20.4 8.1
1992 780 35.8 21.7 6.7
1993 839 37.2 22.6 9.3
1994 914 41.7 21.9 9.7
1995 883 43.1 20.5 10.5
1996 883 43.1 20.5 10.5
1997 900 43.3 20.8 10.6
1998 854 43.6 19.6 8.3
1999 779 42.5 18.3 16.8
2000 807 41.5 19.4 15.5
2001 782 40.4 19.4 22.5
2002 682 33.1 20.6 30.1
2003 682 33.1 20.6 30.1
2004 665 33.0 20.2 32.5
2005 688 32.7 21.0 35
2006 653 32.8 19.9 31.2
2007 627 31.4 20.0 30.6
2008 634 30.8 20.6 30.8
2009 681 32.8 20.7 34.9
2010 788 38.4 20.4 37.9
2011 785 39.5 19.8 39
2012 794 39.0 20.3 42.1
2013 823 38.2 21.5 42.6
2014 756 36.5 20.6 37.3
2015 715 38.0 18.8 36.9
2016 719 36.0 19.9 38
2017 746 34.7 21.4 35
2018 769 35.8 21.4 31.1
2019 782 36.9 21.1 35.5
2020 785 36.4 21.5 32.2
2021 714 36.5 19.5 37.1
2022 723 35.7 20.2 19.5
2023 742 34.6 21.3 28.8

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 School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $865 (12.7%) $5,953 (87.3%) $6,818

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 107 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Franklin Middle School)57.464.1
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pocatello District)50.343.1
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)65.266.2
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)57.754
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)73.174
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)6560.1
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)72.565.8
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)57.257.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.551.8
 1.7%
All Grades Math (Franklin Middle School)56.655.9
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pocatello District)50.546.2
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Franklin Middle School)6455.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pocatello District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Franklin Middle School)70.368.7
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)5956.8
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students782742
 5.1%
African American29
 350%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic7076
 8.6%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White657602
 8.4%
Two or More Races2837
 32.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%28.8%
 6.7%


Schools Near Franklin Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle School

Franklin Middle School ranks 27th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Franklin Middle School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 742 students attended Franklin Middle School.

Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually go on to attend Highland High School


Rate Franklin Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Franklin Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 589 milliseconds.