West Franklin Middle School

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West Franklin Middle School ranks 265 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

West Franklin Middle School is a public middle school located in Pomona, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the West Franklin school district, which is ranked 186 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Franklin Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in key academic metrics like English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.36% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Similarly, only 18.79% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking, falling from 59th out of 358 Kansas middle schools in 2016-2017 to 265th out of 362 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, whose rankings have also dropped significantly.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Carbondale Attendance Center and Baldwin Junior High School, West Franklin Middle School generally underperforms in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($6,621 in 2018-2019) is lower than the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio (12.3 in 2022-2023) is also lower, suggesting that the school may be underfunded and understaffed, which could be contributing to its academic struggles. The high poverty rates and declining performance of West Franklin Middle School suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges related to socioeconomic factors, resource allocation, and overall district support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

331 Tyler St
Pomona, KS 66076

(785) 566-3451

District: West Franklin

SchoolDigger Rank:
265^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,621

Students who attend West Franklin Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Franklin High School

Feeder schools for West Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:	Appanoose Elementary School
	Williamsburg Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Franklin Middle School ranks worse than 73.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Franklin Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare West Franklin Middle School employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Franklin Middle School is $6,621.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Franklin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Franklin Middle School 265^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See West Franklin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West Franklin:

SchoolDigger ranks West Franklin 186^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Franklin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	54.98	150^th	296	49.3%
2009	39.34	231^st	307	24.8%
2010	48.87	195^th	316	38.3%
2011	76.24	34^th	320	89.4%
2012	66.06	115^th	342	66.4%
2013	73.94	67^th	355	81.1%
2015	74.49	56^th	368	84.8%
2016	60.76	104^th	343	69.7%
2017	72.88	59^th	358	83.5%
2018	65.00	87^th	350	75.1%
2019	71.09	73^rd	368	80.2%
2021	51.83	146^th	367	60.2%
2022	38.63	223^rd	368	39.4%
2023	29.62	269^th	362	25.7%
2024	30.96	265^th	362	26.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.56	81^st	132	38.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.64	49^th	255	80.8%
2019	80.84	12^th	270	95.6%
2021	57.28	90^th	275	67.3%
2022	33.70	195^th	270	27.8%
2023	18.94	279^th	300	7.0%
2024	27.50	240^th	296	18.9%

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Rank History for Female students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	57.06	93^rd	275	66.2%
2019	68.19	66^th	294	77.6%
2021	41.89	175^th	313	44.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.56	81^st	132	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	69.80	57^th	280	79.6%
2019	69.68	63^rd	301	79.1%
2021	60.50	87^th	308	71.8%

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Rank History for White students at West Franklin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	57.79	106^th	333	68.2%
2019	66.07	84^th	344	75.6%
2021	43.29	186^th	349	46.7%
2022	31.49	253^rd	349	27.5%
2023	27.84	272^nd	349	22.1%
2024	28.52	266^th	347	23.3%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Franklin Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	163	1	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	168
2009	159	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	165
2010	150	1	1	0	1	0	1	154
2011	145	0	1	5	0	0	4	155
2012	136	0	0	2	2	0	1	141
2013	116	1	0	4	5	0	4	130
2014	133	1	0	6	3	0	3	146
2015	118	1	0	5	2	0	6	132
2016	129	1	0	6	1	0	3	140
2017	125	0	0	9	0	0	2	136
2018	136	2	0	6	0	0	2	146
2019	148	2	0	6	0	1	2	159
2020	141	1	0	3	0	0	7	152
2021	127	1	0	4	2	0	7	141
2022	122	0	0	4	2	0	8	136
2023	121	0	0	4	2	0	8	135

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 West Franklin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	168	14.5	11.6	44
2009	165	14.3	11.5	53.3
2010	154	14.2	10.8	55.2
2011	155	13.8	11.2	57.4
2012	141	25.0	5.6	56
2013	130	13.2	9.8	51.5
2014	146	12.2	11.9	56.2
2015	132	14.0	9.4	59.8
2016	140	11.0	12.7	65
2017	136	11.5	11.8	58.1
2018	146	11.5	12.6	61.6
2019	159	11.7	13.5	53.5
2020	152	11.4	13.3	52.6
2021	141	11.3	12.4	56
2022	136	11.0	12.3	44.9
2023	135	10.9	12.3	43

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 West Franklin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	168	14.5	11.6	44
2009	165	14.3	11.5	53.3
2010	154	14.2	10.8	55.2
2011	155	13.8	11.2	57.4
2012	141	25.0	5.6	56
2013	130	13.2	9.8	51.5
2014	146	12.2	11.9	56.2
2015	132	14.0	9.4	59.8
2016	140	11.0	12.7	65
2017	136	11.5	11.8	58.1
2018	146	11.5	12.6	61.6
2019	159	11.7	13.5	53.5
2020	152	11.4	13.3	52.6
2021	141	11.3	12.4	56
2022	136	11.0	12.3	44.9
2023	135	10.9	12.3	43

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 West Franklin Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,943 (29.3%)	$4,678 (70.7%)	$6,621

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Franklin Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 269^th of 362 Middle schools	54.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin Middle School)	49.1	24	25.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	49.1	24	25.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin Middle School)	60.4	12.2	48.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	60.4	12.2	48.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin Middle School)	27.1	25.6	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	27.1	25.6	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin Middle School)	31.3	20.5	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	31.3	20.5	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin Middle School)	31.5	10	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Franklin)	31.5	10	21.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin Middle School)	46.3	17.5	28.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Franklin)	46.3	17.5	28.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (West Franklin Middle School)	35.2	22.5	12.7%
8th Grade Science (West Franklin)	35.2	22.5	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	135	15.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	148	121	18.2%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.5%	43%	10.5%

Schools Near West Franklin Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)						KAP Mathematics (2024)						KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	331 Tyler St	Pomona	66076	Franklin County	West Franklin	No	No	No	No	(785) 566-3451	135	11	12.3	43.0%	121 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.9%)	31	265^th of 362 public middle schools	26.8%		29.6	269^th of 362 public middle schools	25.7%	4			38.1	23.5	14.6	25.4			23.8	18.0	14.6	18.8		7.3	7.3	$6,621	$1,943	$4,678
Ottawa Middle School	Public	6-8	1230 South Ash	Ottawa	66067	Franklin County	Ottawa	No	No	No	No	(785) 229-8030	498	36	13.8	55.8%	430 (86.3%)	6 (1.2%)	27 (5.4%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	40.7	200^th of 362 public middle schools	44.8%		40.9	205^th of 362 public middle schools	43.4%	5			27.0	18.7	21.4	22.4			28.2	26.2	27.7	27.4		20.2	20.2	$9,315	$484	$8,830
Marais Des Cygnes Valley Middle	Public	6-8	508 N E Main	Melvern	66510	Osage County	Marais Des Cygnes Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 549-3313	38	5	7.9	68.4%	35 (92.1%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	42	192^nd of 362 public middle schools	47.0%		19.4	316^th of 362 public middle schools	12.7%	124			53.8	30.8	16.7	34.2			38.5	23.1	0.0	21.1		8.3	8.3	$16,293	$236	$16,056
Baldwin Junior High School	Public	6-8	400 Eisenhower	Baldwin City	66006	Douglas County	Baldwin City	No	No	No	No	(785) 594-2448	312	21	15.0	28.8%	275 (88.1%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	68.3	78^th of 362 public middle schools	78.5%		63	95^th of 362 public middle schools	73.8%	17			38.8	37.6	33.9	36.6			30.5	34.7	30.9	31.9		34.7	34.7	$9,808	$1,160	$8,647
Carbondale Attendance Center	Public	4-8	315 N. Fourth Street	Carbondale	66414	Osage County	Santa Fe Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(800) 836-9525	392	27	14.6	46.9%	354 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	44.3	173^rd of 362 public middle schools	52.2%		42.9	193^rd of 362 public middle schools	46.7%	20	24.7	30.6	40.5	22.2	25.3	28.5	20.8	27.8	19.2	21.3	16.4	21.0	30.6	29.3	29.9	$11,815	$1,695	$10,120

Frequently Asked Questions about West Franklin Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Franklin Middle School?

Students at West Franklin Middle School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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

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

What district is West Franklin Middle School in?

West Franklin

Is West Franklin Middle School a good school?

West Franklin Middle School ranks 265^th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend West Franklin Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended West Franklin Middle School.

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