Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Franklin School's student population of 282 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
Black
7%
1%
White
75%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin School's ranking?
Franklin School is ranked #466 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Franklin School often compared to?
Franklin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Russell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Franklin School?
282 students attend Franklin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Franklin School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin School?
Franklin School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin School offer ?
Franklin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin School part of?
Franklin School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin School located?
Franklin School is located in the Franklin to the Fort neighborhood of Missoula, MT.
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