Heath Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
Should I attend Heath 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
Heath Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 696 students in grades 6-8, Heath Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
696 students
482 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1677 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1505 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
245
130
Grade 7 Students
223
169
Grade 8 Students
228
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
73%
86%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
15%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%