Franklin-simpson Middle School
Franklin-simpson Middle School serves 711 students in grades 6-8.
Franklin-simpson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin-simpson Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin-simpson Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin-simpson Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
12%
11%
White
77%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School?
711 students attend Franklin-simpson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Franklin-simpson Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin-simpson Middle School?
Franklin-simpson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin-simpson Middle School offer ?
Franklin-simpson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin-simpson Middle School part of?
Franklin-simpson Middle School is part of Simpson County School District.
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