Harding Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
Should I attend Harding Middle School or Franklin 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
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Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, Harding Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
712 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#767 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1002 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
233
170
Grade 7 Students
233
171
Grade 8 Students
246
193
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
5%
% Black
11%
18%
% White
67%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%