Franklin Middle School vs. Carson Middle School
Should I attend Franklin Middle School or Carson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Carson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 879 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,446 students in grades 7-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
879 students
1,446 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#33 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
419
711
Grade 8 Students
460
735
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
49%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
45%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%