Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should I attend Franklin Middle School or Edison 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 Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 737 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
698 students
737 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1536 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
217
Grade 7 Students
219
262
Grade 8 Students
241
258
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
18%
% Black
45%
29%
% White
23%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%