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Franklin Upper Elementary

Summary:

Franklin Upper Elementary is a public middle school located in Meadville, Mississippi, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Franklin County School District.

Franklin Upper Elementary faces several challenges, including academic performance that is generally below state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 31.6% for 6th grade to 52.9% for 4th grade, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 57.1% respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 22.5% for 5th grade to 46.3% for 6th grade, significantly lower than the state averages of 51.8% to 55%. The school's performance in Science for 5th grade was also lower than the state average, with 50.7% proficient or better compared to the state's 71.2%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.72% to 98.82% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Franklin Upper Elementary and Franklin County Middle School are both part of the same school district, the middle school appears to have slightly better academic performance and a higher student-teacher ratio, despite serving a student population with a similar socioeconomic profile. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Franklin Upper Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies employed at the middle school to potentially improve its own academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 409 Hwy 98 E
       Meadville, MS  39653

(601) 384-2940

District: Franklin County School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,293 Help


Students who attend Franklin Upper Elementary usually attend:

High:    Franklin High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Upper Elementary:

Elementary:    Franklin Lower Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
African American:
43.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin Upper Elementary ranks worse than 72.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.09. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), African American (43%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Upper Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Franklin Upper Elementary employs 17.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Upper Elementary is $12,293.
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Rank History for Franklin Upper Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.58 245th 394 37.8%
2009 42.47 242nd 392 38.3%
2010 24.09 329th 403 18.4%
2011 47.49 233rd 418 44.3%
2012 46.19 225th 414 45.7%
2013 51.11 210th 408 48.5%
2014 44.35 228th 394 42.1%
2015 40.83 225th 402 44.0%
2016 59.30 158th 394 59.9%
2017 55.15 173rd 406 57.4%
2018 65.47 134th 404 66.8%
2019 64.58 134th 397 66.2%
2021 59.45 154th 381 59.6%
2022 42.73 219th 382 42.7%
2023 46.97 197th 377 47.7%
2024 29.09 283rd 390 27.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Franklin Upper Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 235 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1991 237 228 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 257 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 243 223 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 236 262 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 200 238 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 200 238 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 179 225 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 189 234 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 192 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 182 253 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 172 233 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 179 165 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 179 165 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 178 154 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 159 160 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 154 176 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 166 162 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2008 168 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2009 187 154 2 0 2 0 0 0 345
2010 211 150 1 0 2 0 2 0 366
2011 187 138 1 1 1 0 2 0 330
2012 183 136 0 1 2 0 2 0 324
2013 179 126 0 0 1 0 3 0 309
2014 172 123 1 0 1 0 4 0 301
2015 171 120 1 0 1 1 3 0 297
2016 155 123 1 0 0 0 2 0 281
2017 178 136 0 0 0 0 2 0 316
2018 167 153 1 0 0 0 2 0 323
2019 153 148 2 1 0 0 3 0 307
2020 148 146 1 1 0 0 5 0 301
2021 125 118 0 2 0 0 5 0 250
2022 139 111 0 1 0 0 4 0 255
2023 130 101 0 0 0 0 4 0 235

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 456 21.5 21.2 n/a
1991 465 23.8 19.5 n/a
1992 489 24.4 20.0 54.8
1993 466 22.6 20.6 55.4
1994 498 24.8 20.1 58.8
1995 438 24.4 18.0 59.6
1996 438 24.4 18.0 59.6
1997 404 23.3 17.3 58.9
1998 423 24.5 17.3 60.5
1999 449 26.9 16.7 68.6
2000 437 28.8 15.2 68.9
2001 405 28.0 14.5 68.9
2002 344 24.0 14.3 71.8
2003 344 24.0 14.3 71.8
2004 332 25.1 13.2 76.5
2005 320 21.6 14.8 77.2
2006 331 21.4 15.5 81
2007 329 21.0 15.7 76.3
2008 317 25.1 12.6 77.3
2009 345 25.4 13.6 70.4
2010 366 23.5 15.5 74.6
2011 330 23.0 14.3 72.4
2012 324 22.2 14.5 76.9
2013 309 20.5 15.0 79
2014 301 18.0 16.6 80.4
2015 297 18.0 16.5 76.8
2016 281 18.0 15.6 81.9
2017 316 18.9 16.7 80.4
2018 323 20.9 15.4 82
2019 307 17.9 17.0 84.4
2020 301 19.5 15.4 86.4
2021 250 20.0 12.4 98.8
2022 255 19.1 13.3 98.8
2023 235 17.8 13.1 98.7

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 Upper Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 456 21.5 21.2 n/a
1991 465 23.8 19.5 n/a
1992 489 24.4 20.0 54.8
1993 466 22.6 20.6 55.4
1994 498 24.8 20.1 58.8
1995 438 24.4 18.0 59.6
1996 438 24.4 18.0 59.6
1997 404 23.3 17.3 58.9
1998 423 24.5 17.3 60.5
1999 449 26.9 16.7 68.6
2000 437 28.8 15.2 68.9
2001 405 28.0 14.5 68.9
2002 344 24.0 14.3 71.8
2003 344 24.0 14.3 71.8
2004 332 25.1 13.2 76.5
2005 320 21.6 14.8 77.2
2006 331 21.4 15.5 81
2007 329 21.0 15.7 76.3
2008 317 25.1 12.6 77.3
2009 345 25.4 13.6 70.4
2010 366 23.5 15.5 74.6
2011 330 23.0 14.3 72.4
2012 324 22.2 14.5 76.9
2013 309 20.5 15.0 79
2014 301 18.0 16.6 80.4
2015 297 18.0 16.5 76.8
2016 281 18.0 15.6 81.9
2017 316 18.9 16.7 80.4
2018 323 20.9 15.4 82
2019 307 17.9 17.0 84.4
2020 301 19.5 15.4 86.4
2021 250 20.0 12.4 98.8
2022 255 19.1 13.3 98.8
2023 235 17.8 13.1 98.7

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 Upper Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $9,151
2018 $8,995
2019 $9,734
2020 $12,255
2021 $11,739
2022 $12,293

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Upper Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 377 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Upper Elementary)57.752.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County School District)57.752.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Upper Elementary)53.646.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County School District)53.646.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Upper Elementary)51.750
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County School District)51.750
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Upper Elementary)28.924.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County School District)28.924.4
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Franklin Upper Elementary)4462.2
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Franklin County School District)4462.2
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Upper Elementary)45.742.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin County School District)45.742.5
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Upper Elementary)59.538.8
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County School District)59.538.8
 20.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students307235
 23.5%
African American148101
 31.8%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White153130
 15%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.4%98.7%
 14.4%

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Students who attend Franklin Upper Elementary usually go on to attend Franklin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Franklin Upper Elementary.

Students at Franklin Upper Elementary are 55% White, 43% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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