Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Summary:

Franklin-Simpson Middle School is a public middle school in Franklin, Kentucky, serving 687 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Simpson County School District, which is ranked 99 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin-Simpson Middle School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, ranking as high as 95th out of 335 Kentucky middle schools in 2018-2019 but dropping to 184th out of 282 in 2020-2021. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state and county averages, though it has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency in 8th grade Writing and Editing/Mechanics. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing well but African American students struggling. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.98% to 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Russellville Middle School has consistently lower academic performance and a lower statewide ranking, while Henry F. Moss Middle School, Bowling Green Junior High, Drakes Creek Middle School, and South Warren Middle School have generally higher academic performance and statewide rankings. These higher-performing schools also serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to Franklin-Simpson Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 322 S College St
       Franklin, KY  42134


(270) 586-4401

District: Simpson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Franklin-Simpson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Franklin-Simpson High School

Feeder schools for Franklin-Simpson Middle School:

Elementary:    Franklin Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Simpson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  687

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
African American:
10.3%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks worse than 50.6% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Franklin-Simpson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin-Simpson Middle School 164th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Franklin-Simpson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Simpson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpson County 99th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin-Simpson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 40.27 172nd 284 39.4%
2008 51.97 132nd 287 54.0%
2009 63.12 98th 289 66.1%
2010 68.46 85th 299 71.6%
2011 54.83 149th 304 51.0%
2012 51.87 146th 319 54.2%
2013 60.22 110th 335 67.2%
2014 57.98 130th 335 61.2%
2015 65.17 93rd 337 72.4%
2016 47.75 177th 331 46.5%
2017 43.02 197th 330 40.3%
2018 58.87 114th 322 64.6%
2019 64.69 95th 335 71.6%
2021 34.19 184th 282 34.8%
2022 44.76 168th 320 47.5%
2023 41.35 185th 327 43.4%
2024 45.81 164th 324 49.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.45 25th 85 70.6%
2019 60.28 24th 87 72.4%
2022 42.28 64th 98 34.7%
2023 34.32 64th 95 32.6%
2024 41.65 57th 99 42.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.35 74th 294 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.75 90th 285 68.4%
2019 66.53 68th 303 77.6%
2021 32.34 152nd 224 32.1%
2022 39.03 182nd 310 41.3%
2023 43.56 169th 309 45.3%
2024 48.15 145th 311 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.56 105th 290 63.8%
2019 73.98 53rd 299 82.3%
2021 30.35 171st 233 26.6%
2022 49.21 135th 299 54.8%
2023 42.38 170th 295 42.4%
2024 51.55 136th 300 54.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 165th 219 24.7%
2019 32.56 165th 226 27.0%
2022 43.20 47th 111 57.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.14 10th 62 83.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.11 130th 293 55.6%
2019 52.33 129th 303 57.4%
2021 27.73 163rd 222 26.6%
2022 35.99 194th 304 36.2%
2023 37.52 191st 307 37.8%
2024 36.11 191st 304 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.50 5th 96 94.8%
2019 93.23 6th 96 93.8%
2022 25.83 63rd 84 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.24 21st 116 81.9%
2019 62.97 33rd 120 72.5%
2022 33.69 88th 120 26.7%
2023 51.68 48th 119 59.7%
2024 77.46 14th 123 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.65 105th 253 58.5%
2019 60.96 90th 266 66.2%
2021 31.84 151st 213 29.1%
2022 48.54 142nd 314 54.8%
2023 42.74 181st 320 43.4%
2024 46.03 165th 316 47.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin-Simpson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 359 54 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1989 373 68 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 356 59 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1991 388 64 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 415 58 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 390 77 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 405 71 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 400 61 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 400 61 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 405 59 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 413 59 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 379 54 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 379 54 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 387 55 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 464 69 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 464 69 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 416 70 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 427 59 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 426 61 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 577 92 3 10 0 n/a n/a 22 704
2008 566 80 3 7 0 n/a n/a 27 683
2009 561 73 4 15 3 n/a n/a 25 681
2010 587 63 3 9 2 n/a n/a 24 688
2011 593 74 7 11 3 0 18 0 706
2012 591 79 9 14 1 1 18 0 713
2013 567 89 4 14 1 1 22 0 698
2014 561 75 4 21 1 1 20 0 683
2015 551 76 6 23 2 0 19 0 677
2016 534 68 5 31 4 0 18 0 660
2017 508 68 3 40 3 0 31 0 653
2018 494 70 5 38 3 0 36 0 646
2019 485 73 6 47 1 0 35 0 647
2020 554 84 8 47 1 1 36 0 731
2021 547 83 4 38 0 0 39 0 711
2022 551 73 3 28 2 1 49 0 707
2023 523 71 5 34 1 0 53 0 687

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-Simpson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.7 17.5 n/a
1989 446 23.6 18.8 n/a
1990 419 25.5 16.4 n/a
1991 454 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1993 470 28.5 16.5 n/a
1994 477 29.5 16.2 n/a
1995 462 31.0 14.9 n/a
1996 462 31.0 14.9 n/a
1997 466 27.5 16.9 22.1
1998 475 26.1 18.2 23.8
1999 435 28.4 15.3 34.7
2000 435 26.8 16.2 37.2
2001 450 28.3 15.9 33.6
2002 539 30.8 17.5 56
2003 539 30.8 17.5 56
2004 495 28.4 17.4 n/a
2005 493 26.0 19.0 n/a
2006 494 28.5 17.3 45.5
2007 704 38.0 18.5 49
2008 683 35.3 19.3 51.1
2009 681 33.5 20.3 53.2
2010 688 23.5 29.2 56.8
2011 706 35.0 20.1 55.4
2012 713 41.0 17.3 57.1
2013 698 41.0 17.0 60.6
2014 683 38.0 17.9 60.9
2015 677 37.0 18.2 64
2016 660 37.0 17.8 59.8
2017 653 37.0 17.6 66.2
2018 646 38.4 16.8 64.6
2019 647 37.5 17.2 62.3
2020 731 38.5 18.9 68
2021 711 40.5 17.5 63
2022 707 41.3 17.0 59
2023 687 37.5 18.3 69

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-Simpson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 416 23.7 17.5 n/a
1989 446 23.6 18.8 n/a
1990 419 25.5 16.4 n/a
1991 454 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 475 27.0 17.5 n/a
1993 470 28.5 16.5 n/a
1994 477 29.5 16.2 n/a
1995 462 31.0 14.9 n/a
1996 462 31.0 14.9 n/a
1997 466 27.5 16.9 22.1
1998 475 26.1 18.2 23.8
1999 435 28.4 15.3 34.7
2000 435 26.8 16.2 37.2
2001 450 28.3 15.9 33.6
2002 539 30.8 17.5 56
2003 539 30.8 17.5 56
2004 495 28.4 17.4 n/a
2005 493 26.0 19.0 n/a
2006 494 28.5 17.3 45.5
2007 704 38.0 18.5 49
2008 683 35.3 19.3 51.1
2009 681 33.5 20.3 53.2
2010 688 23.5 29.2 56.8
2011 706 35.0 20.1 55.4
2012 713 41.0 17.3 57.1
2013 698 41.0 17.0 60.6
2014 683 38.0 17.9 60.9
2015 677 37.0 18.2 64
2016 660 37.0 17.8 59.8
2017 653 37.0 17.6 66.2
2018 646 38.4 16.8 64.6
2019 647 37.5 17.2 62.3
2020 731 38.5 18.9 68
2021 711 40.5 17.5 63
2022 707 41.3 17.0 59
2023 687 37.5 18.3 69

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin-Simpson Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $705 (6.3%) $394 (3.5%) $1,099 (9.8%) $7,468 (66.8%) $1,756 (15.7%) $9,224 (82.5%) $11,181
2019 $613 (5.6%) $218 (2.0%) $831 (7.6%) $7,592 (69.1%) $1,674 (15.2%) $9,266 (84.3%) $10,994
2020 $600 (5.5%) $162 (1.5%) $762 (7.0%) $7,532 (68.9%) $1,861 (17.0%) $9,393 (85.9%) $10,932
2021 $699 (5.9%) $701 (5.9%) $1,400 (11.8%) $7,748 (65.6%) $1,959 (16.6%) $9,707 (82.1%) $11,819
2022 $1,236 (9.7%) $537 (4.2%) $1,773 (13.9%) $7,877 (61.6%) $2,120 (16.6%) $9,997 (78.2%) $12,792

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin-Simpson Middle School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 95th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 185th of 327 Middle schools
 28.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647687
 6.2%
African American7371
 2.7%
American Indian11
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic4734
 27.7%
Pacific Islander00
White485523
 7.8%
Two or More Races3553
 51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%69%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin-Simpson Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 687 students attended Franklin-Simpson Middle School.

Students at Franklin-Simpson Middle School are 76% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Franklin-Simpson Middle School usually go on to attend Franklin-Simpson High School

Franklin-Simpson Middle School ranks 164th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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