Serving 367 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Middle School's student population of 367 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1543 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
78%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
12%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #1543 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Franklin Middle School often compared to?
Franklin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heath Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
367 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Franklin Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Middle School?
Franklin Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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