Franklin-simpson Middle School
Tel:
(270) 586-4401
- Franklin-simpson Middle School serves 646 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Franklin-simpson Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Franklin-simpson Middle School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Franklin-simpson Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Franklin-simpson Middle School is 0.41, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #368 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 10% |
| White | 76% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Simpson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Franklin-simpson Middle School is Franklin-simpson High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Franklin-simpson High School Grades: 9-12 | 885 students
0.1 miles
400 S College St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3273 0.1 9-12 885 - Franklin Franklin-simpson High School West Campus Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 42 students
0.1 miles
229 Jokers Phillips Way
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-2039 0.1 6-12 42 - Franklin Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 338 students
0.3 miles
211 S Main St
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-3241 0.3 PK-K 338 - Franklin Simpson Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 640 students
0.6 miles
721 Witt Rd
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-4414 0.6 1-3 640 - Franklin Lincoln Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 446 students
0.8 miles
601 John J. Johnson Ave
Franklin, KY 42134
(270) 586-7133 0.8 4-5 446
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