Franklin Lower School

Summary:

Franklin Lower School is a public middle school located in Rochester, New York, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Rochester City School District, which is ranked 849 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Franklin Lower School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, ranking 1501 out of 1504 New York middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Lower School's academic performance is significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.35% of 7th-grade students and 19.67% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 49.56% and 51.88%, respectively. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 5.33% of 7th-grade students and 0% of 8th-grade students achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 57.08% and 40.72%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, who rank among the lowest in the state.

When comparing Franklin Lower School to other nearby schools within the Rochester City School District, the data reveals that the school's performance is consistently among the lowest. For example, East Lower School and Monroe Lower School outperform Franklin Lower School across various academic measures. The persistent academic underperformance at Franklin Lower School raises concerns about the long-term educational and life outcomes for its students, and addressing these issues should be a priority for the district and the broader community.

Detail:

Public 7-8

950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621

(585) 324-9760

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1501^st of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,987

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.9%

Hispanic:

33.0%

White:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Lower School ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.9%), Hispanic (33%), White (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Lower School is 6.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 middle schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Lower School employs 38.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Lower School is $20,987. 2 middle schools in the Rochester City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Lower School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Lower School 1501^st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Franklin Lower School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 849^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Lower School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	2.97	1238^th	1242	0.3%
2022	6.27	1462^nd	1479	1.1%
2023	3.09	1495^th	1500	0.3%
2024	2.74	1501^st	1504	0.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	23.97	546^th	581	6.0%
2023	22.36	570^th	591	3.6%
2024	18.65	615^th	615	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	23.10	1182^nd	1283	7.9%
2023	14.45	1302^nd	1307	0.4%
2024	16.16	1274^th	1303	2.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	3.30	1061^st	1066	0.5%
2022	6.06	1439^th	1454	1.0%
2023	3.98	1452^nd	1463	0.8%
2024	3.38	1460^th	1465	0.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	7.60	1437^th	1455	1.2%
2023	3.65	1459^th	1464	0.3%
2024	3.11	1463^rd	1464	0.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	11.96	698^th	706	1.1%
2023	9.58	684^th	696	1.7%
2024	8.27	698^th	705	1.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Lower School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.91	895^th	914	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Franklin Lower School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	23	202	11	122	3	361
2022	21	194	9	112	1	337
2023	7	168	3	88	1	267

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 Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	361	36.5	9.8	97
2022	337	31.7	10.6	95.3
2023	267	38.9	6.8	94.8

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 Lower School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	361	36.5	9.8	97
2022	337	31.7	10.6	95.3
2023	267	38.9	6.8	94.8

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 Lower School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,994 (14.7%)	$11,542 (85.3%)	$13,536
2022	$3,397 (22.4%)	$11,750 (77.6%)	$15,148
2023	$5,138 (24.5%)	$15,849 (75.5%)	$20,987

Data source: New York Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					NY State Assessments Math (2024)					NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Lower School	Public	7-8	950 Norton St	Rochester	14621	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-9760	267	39	6.8	94.8%	7 (2.6%)	168 (62.9%)	88 (33.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2.7	1501^st of 1504 public middle schools	0.2%		3.1	1495^th of 1500 public middle schools	0.3%	6		28.0	30.8				7.4	19.7				5.3	0.0		0.0									$20,987	$5,138	$15,849
Rogers Middle School	Public	4-6	219 Northfield Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 342-1330	447	36	12.2	35.3%	291 (65.1%)	54 (12.1%)	66 (14.8%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)								(n/a)				56.0	37.1	44.7			64.1	44.0	76.0			38.8		99.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$12,650	$1,396	$11,255
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1151 Ridgeway Ave	Rochester	14615	Monroe County	Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 254-1003	311	22	14.1	96.5%	18 (5.8%)	215 (69.1%)	70 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	14.7	1391^st of 1504 public middle schools	7.5%		18.9	1314^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.4%	77					12.9	22.1	26.1	34.3		7.4	27.4	27.3	6.5	4.1	19.3									$14,787	$2,469	$12,318
Northwest College Preparatory High School	Public	7-8	940 Fernwood Pk	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-9289	252	32	7.8	92.1%	21 (8.3%)	145 (57.5%)	83 (32.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	1500^th of 1504 public middle schools	0.3%		3.5	1491^st of 1500 public middle schools	0.6%	9		66.7	5.6				6.4	16.0				8.3	0.0		2.4	99.6	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	$22,190	$3,684	$18,506
Dake Junior High School	Public	7-8	350 Cooper Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 342-2140	558	52	10.6	33.2%	384 (68.8%)	52 (9.3%)	74 (13.3%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	61.4	521^st of 1504 public middle schools	65.4%		72.4	352^nd of 1500 public middle schools	76.5%	169		100.0	99.0				61.4	56.7				75.3	24.0		24.0	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$16,083	$1,093	$14,990
East Irondequoit Middle School	Public	6-8	155 Densmore Rd	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	East Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 339-1400	676	67	10.0	61.1%	285 (42.2%)	138 (20.4%)	184 (27.2%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.0%)	30.9	1094^th of 1504 public middle schools	27.3%		23.8	1227^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.2%	133		66.5	92.6			23.7	40.3	45.3			39.3	52.0	8.9			94.5	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.7	$11,918	$848	$11,070
East Lower School	Public	6-8	1801 E Main St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 288-3130	304	46	6.6	85.9%	21 (6.9%)	163 (53.6%)	115 (37.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	6.3	1475^th of 1504 public middle schools	1.9%		8.5	1446^th of 1500 public middle schools	3.6%	29	62.5	46.3	79.0			23.3	7.8	32.1			9.4	8.0	3.4		2.4	97.7	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	97.7	99.4	99.4	$28,093	$3,589	$24,503
Monroe Lower School	Public	7-8	164 Alexander St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 232-1530	272	22	12.2	93.8%	9 (3.3%)	101 (37.1%)	159 (58.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2.9	1499^th of 1504 public middle schools	0.3%		3.3	1492^nd of 1500 public middle schools	0.5%	7		44.4	11.1				6.9	14.9				7.8	0.0		1.2									$15,999	$4,663	$11,336
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School Of Excellence	Public	7-8	85 Adams St	Rochester	14608	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 454-3525	350	36	9.8	91.1%	21 (6.0%)	238 (68.0%)	80 (22.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	3.1	1498^th of 1504 public middle schools	0.4%		3.2	1493^rd of 1500 public middle schools	0.5%	5		7.1	0.0				11.2	18.6				5.6	0.0		1.4	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,642	$2,314	$13,328
Iroquois Middle School	Public	4-6	150 Colebrook Dr	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 342-3450	410	32	12.6		306 (74.6%)	25 (6.1%)	44 (10.7%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)								(n/a)				52.5	52.9	49.0			67.2	71.4	66.3			47.2		99.8	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.8	$12,315	$962	$11,353

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Lower School

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Lower School?

Students at Franklin Lower School are 63% African American, 33% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Franklin Lower School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Franklin Lower School.

Is Franklin Lower School a good school?

Franklin Lower School ranks in the bottom 0.2% of New York middle schools.

What district is Franklin Lower School in?

Rochester City School District

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