Serving 991 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Classical Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Classical Middle serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Franklin Classical Middle School's student population of 991 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
991 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“It’s a Great Day to Be a Wildcat”
School Rankings
Franklin Classical Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Classical Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5847 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy, or Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Classical Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Classical Middle School is ranked #5847 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Franklin Classical Middle School often compared to?
Franklin Classical Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Leadership Academies, Bancroft Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Classical Middle School?
991 students attend Franklin Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Franklin Classical Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Classical Middle School?
Franklin Classical Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Franklin Classical Middle School offer ?
Franklin Classical Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Franklin Classical Middle School part of?
Franklin Classical Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Classical Middle School located?
Franklin Classical Middle School is located in the North Alamitos Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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