Franklin Junior High School
Tel:
(337)828-0855
- Franklin Junior High School serves 209 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Franklin Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Franklin Junior High School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 209 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Franklin Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Franklin Junior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #734 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 82% | 44% |
| White | 14% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Mary Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Franklin Junior High School is Franklin Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is W.p. Foster Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin W.p. Foster Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
0.4 miles
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-1905 0.4 PK-5 318 - Franklin Franklin Senior High School Grades: 8-12 | 353 students
1.2 miles
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-0143 1.2 8-12 353 - Franklin Lagrange Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 258 students
1.2 miles
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337)828-1991 1.2 PK-5 258 - Centerville Centerville High School Grades: PK-12 | 582 students
4.9 miles
9225 Highway 182 West
Centerville, LA 70522
(337)836-5103 4.9 PK-12 582 - Baldwin Raintree Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
5.9 miles
501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337)923-0494 5.9 PK-5 480
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