Franklin Public School District

8255 W Forest Hill Ave
Franklin, WI 53132-9705
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Franklin Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,767 students in Franklin Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Franklin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
4,767 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Franklin Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#37 out of 443 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Franklin Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Franklin Public   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.51
# American Indian Students
17 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
559 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
104 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
3,314 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
70%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
278 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
250
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
271
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
283
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
343
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
364
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
414
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,950 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Franklin Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$71 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Franklin Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,666
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Franklin Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,950
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Franklin Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Franklin Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7620 S 83rd St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8225 W Forest Hill Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-4704
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,767 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District is ranked #35 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Public School District?
70% of Franklin Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,950 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in WI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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