At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Franklin Middle: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Janesville. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Janesville School District. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Franklin Middle
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.5%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black10.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Janesville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edison Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
587 reported students
Marshall Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
747 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Van Buren Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Kennedy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Public schools near Franklin Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARISE Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Janesville School District | KG–12 | 119 | under 0.1 mi |
| Edison Middle Middle · Janesville School District | 06–08 | 587 | 2.2 mi |
| Marshall Middle Middle · Janesville School District | 06–08 | 747 | 3.3 mi |
| Milton Middle Middle · Milton School District | 07–08 | 509 | 8.3 mi |
| Northside Intermediate Middle · Milton School District | 04–06 | 794 | 8.5 mi |
| Turner Middle Middle · Beloit Turner School District | 06–08 | 381 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
What grades does Franklin Middle serve?
Franklin Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Janesville School District.
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 594 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 486 students and 49.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Franklin Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Franklin Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Janesville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Franklin Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Franklin Middle in?
Franklin Middle is part of Janesville School District, based in Janesville, WI, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Franklin Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ARISE Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Edison Middle (2.2 mi), Marshall Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.