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Jefferson Leadership Academies vs. Franklin Classical Middle School

Should you attend Jefferson Leadership Academies or Franklin Classical 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
Jefferson Leadership Academies
750 Euclid Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90804
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Franklin Classical Middle School
540 Cerritos Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,025 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Classical Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,005 students
1,025 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Leadership Academies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Classical Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Leadership Academies.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Classical Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Leadership Academies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Classical Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Leadership Academies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4346 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5847 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Leadership Academies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Classical Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Leadership Academies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Classical Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Leadership Academies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California 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 Franklin Classical Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Long Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Leadership Academies by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Classical Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
330
329
Grade 7 Students
341
341
Grade 8 Students
333
355
Grade 9 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1994-95 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1998-99 school year.
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Leadership Academies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Long Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Leadership Academies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Leadership Academies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, 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 Franklin Classical Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Leadership Academies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Classical Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Long Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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