Serving 1,025 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Classical Middle School's student population of 1,025 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin Classical Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Classical Middle School is 0.40, 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
#5429 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Classical Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Classical Middle School is ranked #5429 out of 9,602 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 Bancroft Middle School, Jefferson Leadership Academies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,025 students attend Franklin Classical Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Franklin Classical Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Classical Middle School?
Franklin Classical Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, 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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