Franklin Community Middle School

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Franklin Community Middle School ranks 151 st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Franklin Community Middle School is a public middle school serving 759 students in grades 7-8 in Franklin, Indiana, which is part of the Franklin Community School Corporation. The school performs above the state average on standardized tests, but faces challenges in addressing a growing population of economically disadvantaged students and maintaining its academic standards as the student body becomes more racially diverse.

Franklin Community Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 46.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.12% in Math on the 2023-2024 ILEARN assessments, compared to state averages of 41.8% and 33.9% respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 23.4% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Franklin Community Middle School outperforms schools like Edinburgh Community Middle School and Indian Creek Middle School on ILEARN assessments, but lags behind higher-performing schools like the Center Grove Middle School North and Center Grove Middle School Central. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 40.12% in 2020-2021 to 47.83% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 7-8

625 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131

(317) 346-8400

District: Franklin Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,832

Students who attend Franklin Community Middle School usually attend:

High:

Franklin Community High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Community Middle School:

Elementary:	Creekside Elementary School
	Needham Elementary School
	Northwood Elementary School
	Union Elementary School
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	Webb Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 759

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Community Middle School ranks better than 68.9% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.63. (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 Racial makeup is: White (83.1%), two or more races (7.1%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Community Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Community Middle School employs 56 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Community Middle School is $9,832.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Community Middle School 151^st of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Franklin Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

Franklin Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Community School Corp 137^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Community Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	73.15	43^rd	222	80.6%
2005	73.33	73^rd	370	80.3%
2006	65.60	119^th	375	68.3%
2007	61.96	143^rd	382	62.6%
2008	64.66	133^rd	392	66.1%
2009	76.57	76^th	423	82.0%
2010	62.51	169^th	428	60.5%
2011	69.08	128^th	451	71.6%
2012	65.26	156^th	447	65.1%
2013	56.92	220^th	444	50.5%
2014	67.95	144^th	470	69.4%
2015	62.68	184^th	485	62.1%
2016	64.55	171^st	494	65.4%
2017	55.20	228^th	472	51.7%
2018	60.56	208^th	473	56.0%
2019	68.08	139^th	470	70.4%
2021	54.73	210^th	483	56.5%
2022	58.80	190^th	490	61.2%
2023	69.68	135^th	489	72.4%
2024	67.63	151^st	485	68.9%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Community Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	722	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
1989	695	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1990	734	3	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	745
1991	800	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1992	844	10	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	856
1993	856	13	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	873
1994	872	14	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	891
1995	816	10	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	834
1996	816	10	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	834
1997	803	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1998	838	5	3	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
1999	865	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
2000	907	10	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	930
2001	942	10	5	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	966
2002	1017	10	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2003	1017	10	4	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1045
2004	1000	9	4	14	7	n/a	n/a	0	1034
2005	1043	10	7	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2006	1059	12	9	19	9	n/a	n/a	0	1108
2007	1079	13	8	20	10	n/a	n/a	31	1161
2008	1114	12	4	16	10	n/a	n/a	39	1195
2009	752	10	3	11	6	n/a	n/a	30	812
2010	773	9	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	22	821
2011	707	9	4	30	2	0	15	0	767
2012	708	6	5	40	3	0	18	0	780
2013	692	9	8	42	1	0	16	0	768
2014	683	11	11	31	1	0	24	0	761
2015	688	6	12	37	0	0	22	0	765
2016	675	9	10	34	0	0	29	0	757
2017	685	10	11	38	1	2	32	0	779
2018	688	14	8	34	1	3	34	0	782
2019	647	22	10	33	1	1	29	0	743
2020	656	15	11	38	2	1	34	0	757
2021	682	17	6	53	2	2	38	0	800
2022	693	12	8	55	2	1	46	0	817
2023	631	12	8	53	1	0	54	0	759

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 Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	734	39.3	18.6	12.9
1989	703	39.6	17.7	14.1
1990	745	38.7	19.2	13.3
1991	811	38.4	21.1	14.2
1992	856	39.4	21.7	17.1
1993	873	41.0	21.3	19
1994	891	40.9	21.8	16.4
1995	834	40.7	20.5	14.4
1996	834	40.7	20.5	14.4
1997	811	43.2	18.8	14.5
1998	855	43.7	19.6	14.6
1999	878	43.4	20.2	16.5
2000	930	49.5	18.8	22.8
2001	966	53.4	18.1	21.9
2002	1045	58.6	17.8	26.8
2003	1045	58.6	17.8	26.8
2004	1034	53.0	19.5	30.2
2005	1080	52.6	20.5	33.1
2006	1108	53.5	20.7	33.5
2007	1161	n/a	n/a	34.8
2008	1195	48.1	24.8	35.7
2009	812	34.1	23.8	37.6
2010	821	34.1	24.0	42.8
2011	767	33.2	23.0	45.9
2012	780	37.5	20.7	44.7
2013	768	37.5	20.4	44.8
2014	761	33.5	22.7	41.4
2015	765	39.0	19.6	42
2016	757	38.0	19.9	40.3
2017	779	38.5	20.2	42
2018	782	44.5	17.5	43.9
2019	743	43.6	17.0	41.5
2020	757	41.7	18.1	42.3
2021	800	45.0	17.7	40.1
2022	817	52.0	15.7	38.3
2023	759	56.0	13.5	47.8

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 Community Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	734	39.3	18.6	12.9
1989	703	39.6	17.7	14.1
1990	745	38.7	19.2	13.3
1991	811	38.4	21.1	14.2
1992	856	39.4	21.7	17.1
1993	873	41.0	21.3	19
1994	891	40.9	21.8	16.4
1995	834	40.7	20.5	14.4
1996	834	40.7	20.5	14.4
1997	811	43.2	18.8	14.5
1998	855	43.7	19.6	14.6
1999	878	43.4	20.2	16.5
2000	930	49.5	18.8	22.8
2001	966	53.4	18.1	21.9
2002	1045	58.6	17.8	26.8
2003	1045	58.6	17.8	26.8
2004	1034	53.0	19.5	30.2
2005	1080	52.6	20.5	33.1
2006	1108	53.5	20.7	33.5
2007	1161	n/a	n/a	34.8
2008	1195	48.1	24.8	35.7
2009	812	34.1	23.8	37.6
2010	821	34.1	24.0	42.8
2011	767	33.2	23.0	45.9
2012	780	37.5	20.7	44.7
2013	768	37.5	20.4	44.8
2014	761	33.5	22.7	41.4
2015	765	39.0	19.6	42
2016	757	38.0	19.9	40.3
2017	779	38.5	20.2	42
2018	782	44.5	17.5	43.9
2019	743	43.6	17.0	41.5
2020	757	41.7	18.1	42.3
2021	800	45.0	17.7	40.1
2022	817	52.0	15.7	38.3
2023	759	56.0	13.5	47.8

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 Community Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$126 (1.4%)	$8,771 (98.6%)	$8,897
2020	$109 (1.2%)	$9,072 (98.8%)	$9,181
2021	$413 (4.3%)	$9,289 (95.7%)	$9,702
2022	$452 (4.6%)	$9,380 (95.4%)	$9,832

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Community Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 135^th of 489 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Community Middle School)	55.4	44.8	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Community School Corp)	55.4	44.8	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Franklin Community Middle School)	43.2	34.4	8.8%
7th Grade Math (Franklin Community School Corp)	43.2	34.4	8.8%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Community Middle School)	53.7	48.5	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Community School Corp)	53.7	48.5	5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Franklin Community Middle School)	46.6	36.9	9.7%
8th Grade Math (Franklin Community School Corp)	46.6	36.9	9.7%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	743	759	2.2%
African American	22	12	45.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	10	8	20%
Hispanic	33	53	60.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	647	631	2.5%
Two or More Races	29	54	86.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	47.8%	6.4%

Schools Near Franklin Community Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Community Middle School	Public	7-8	625 Grizzly Cub Dr	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8400	759	56	13.5	47.8%	631 (83.1%)	12 (1.6%)	53 (7.0%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.1%)	67.6	151^st of 485 public middle schools	68.9%		69.7	135^th of 489 public middle schools	72.4%	16			47.4	45.0	46.2			34.7	33.5	34.1			$9,832	$452	$9,380
Custer Baker Intermediate School	Public	5-6	101 W Sr 44	Franklin	46131	Johnson County	Franklin Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 346-8600	727	44	16.7	45.4%	624 (85.8%)	12 (1.7%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.5%)								(n/a)	44.4	50.1			47.2	34.2	39.8			36.9	42.5		$9,927	$445	$9,482
Clark Pleasant Middle School	Public	6-8	1354 E Worthsville Road	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 535-7121	1,553	102	15.2	48.0%	1,017 (65.5%)	105 (6.8%)	113 (7.3%)	239 (15.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (4.7%)	77.6	95^th of 485 public middle schools	80.4%		74.8	103^rd of 489 public middle schools	78.9%	8		49.8	52.4	50.9	51.1		45.5	38.1	42.5	42.0		96.8	$9,523	$624	$8,898
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	801 W Indian Creek Dr	Trafalgar	46181	Johnson County	Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United	No	No	No	No	(317) 878-2130	486	36	13.5	35.0%	460 (94.7%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	57	205^th of 485 public middle schools	57.7%		67	148^th of 489 public middle schools	69.7%	57		37.7	34.4	37.5	36.6		37.0	43.1	29.2	36.2			$9,152	$715	$8,437
Greenwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1584 Averitt Road	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Greenwood Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 889-4040	948	54	17.5	53.1%	683 (72.0%)	55 (5.8%)	84 (8.9%)	62 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.6%)	75.3	107^th of 485 public middle schools	77.9%		77.6	96^th of 489 public middle schools	80.4%	11		47.0	49.5	53.6	50.0		38.6	35.5	52.3	42.0			$8,576	$195	$8,381
Center Grove Middle School Central	Public	6-8	4900 Stones Crossing	Greenwood	46143	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 882-9391	1,213	62	19.7	20.5%	955 (78.7%)	36 (3.0%)	60 (4.9%)	118 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	41 (3.4%)	92.2	33^rd of 485 public middle schools	93.2%		91.4	33^rd of 489 public middle schools	93.3%			61.5	55.5	60.9	59.2		62.3	54.6	60.4	59.0		100.0	$8,672	$270	$8,402
Edinburgh Community Middle School	Public	6-8	300 S Keeley St	Edinburgh	46124	Johnson County	Edinburgh Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 526-3418	173	13	13.3	71.1%	148 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	39.3	299^th of 485 public middle schools	38.4%		36.9	316^th of 489 public middle schools	35.4%	17		33.3	22.0	26.9	27.6		29.8	26.0	28.4	28.2			$9,859	$954	$8,905
Center Grove Middle School North	Public	6-8	202 N Morgantown Rd	Greenwood	46142	Johnson County	Center Grove Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 885-8800	1,025	61	16.7	35.0%	818 (79.8%)	49 (4.8%)	48 (4.7%)	64 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.5%)	89.1	43^rd of 485 public middle schools	91.1%		85.3	58^th of 489 public middle schools	88.1%	15		63.9	56.2	55.5	58.4		62.6	48.0	47.4	52.4		100.0	$9,270	$280	$8,990
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy	Public	6	202 W Meridian School Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-1300	620	40	15.3	69.8%	235 (37.9%)	57 (9.2%)	66 (10.6%)	224 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.0%)								(n/a)		45.4			45.4		36.6			36.6			$10,235	$1,074	$9,161
Perry Meridian Middle School	Public	7-8	202 W Meridian School Rd	Indianapolis	46217	Marion County	Perry Township Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 789-4100	1,292	80	16.1	65.9%	525 (40.6%)	123 (9.5%)	150 (11.6%)	433 (33.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	76.4	103^rd of 485 public middle schools	78.8%		72.8	114^th of 489 public middle schools	76.7%	11			49.3	51.4	50.3			38.2	40.2	39.2			$10,408	$1,268	$9,140

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Community Middle School

What district is Franklin Community Middle School in?

Franklin Community School Corp

Is Franklin Community Middle School a good school?

Franklin Community Middle School ranks 151^st of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Community Middle School?

Students at Franklin Community Middle School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Franklin Community Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Franklin Community Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Franklin Community Middle School.

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