Serving 271 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
48%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Franklin Area Middle School?
271 students attend Franklin Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Franklin Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Area Middle School?
Franklin Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Area Middle School offer ?
Franklin Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Franklin Area Middle School part of?
Franklin Area Middle School is part of Franklin Area School District.
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