- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tampa, FL
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120087007794
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle Magnet School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 25
- middle schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle Magnet School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Franklin Middle Magnet School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120087007794 · Tampa, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 16.4:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Franklin Middle Magnet School grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 327
Franklin Middle Magnet School
327 students
What this shows Franklin Middle Magnet School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle Magnet School compares
Franklin Middle Magnet School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 18.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Franklin Middle Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Franklin Middle Magnet School?
Franklin Middle Magnet School has 327 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle Magnet School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Middle Magnet School?
56.0% of students at Franklin Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle Magnet School is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle Magnet School?
Franklin Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks #6 of 25 middle schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Franklin Middle Magnet School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.