Franklin Academy
- Franklin Academy serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Franklin Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Franklin Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Franklin Academy's student population of 328 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Franklin Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #717 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 95% | 48% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Columbus Municipal School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin Academy is Middle School For Math And Science (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Columbus Middle School (4.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stokes Beard Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Middle School For Math And Science Magnet School
Grades: 11-12 | 234 students
0.5 miles
5th Ave South And Mscw Dr
Columbus, MS 39701
(662)329-7360 0.5 11-12 234 - Columbus Stokes Beard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 441 students
1.5 miles
311 Martin Luther King Dr.
Columbus, MS 39701
(662)241-7270 1.5 PK-5 441 - Columbus Cook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
1.6 miles
2217 N Seventh Street
Columbus, MS 39705
(662)241-7180 1.6 PK-5 558 - Columbus Cmsd Alternative School Alternative School
2.2 miles
924 20th Street North
Columbus, MS 39701
(662)241-7250 2.2 n/a n/a - Columbus Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 285 students
2.6 miles
225 Airline Road
Columbus, MS 39702
(662)241-7140 2.6 PK-5 285
School Reviews
| 5 I am proud to have been educated and have the correct values taught me and my friends at what I consider the premier public elementary school anywhere. - Posted by Student/Alumni - capta |
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