Franklin Middle School (Closed 2023)

501 Starr Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Franklin 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 was 13% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
13%
40%
(18-19)
24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)
9%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)
49%
55%
Black
(19-20)
31%
5%
White
(19-20)
6%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
2%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
78%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
593 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Franklin Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Vallejo City Unified School District.

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