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Franklin Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School

Should you attend Franklin Middle School or Wilson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Franklin Middle School
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilson Middle School
902 S 44th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
850 students
837 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilson Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yakima School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Yakima School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1840 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
#1682 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
26%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yakima School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Yakima School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
40%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yakima School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Yakima School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in WA)
44%
(Bottom 50% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Franklin Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilson Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
264
290
Grade 7 Students
296
259
Grade 8 Students
290
288

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
77%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Yakima School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Yakima School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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