Serving 1,172 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Middle School's student population of 1,172 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
52%
33%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Middle School's ranking?
Franklin Middle School is ranked #767 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
1,172 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Franklin Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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