Franklin Junior Middle School (Closed 2006)

Franklin Junior Middle School serves 855 students in grades 8-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Franklin Junior Middle School?
855 students attend Franklin Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Franklin Junior Middle School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Junior Middle School?
Franklin Junior Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Junior Middle School offer ?
Franklin Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Franklin Junior Middle School part of?
Franklin Junior Middle School is part of Brainerd Public School District.

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