- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Janesville, WI
Franklin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550702000759
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Franklin Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 550702000759 · Janesville, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 10.1:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Franklin Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Franklin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- This school 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- Roosevelt Elem 412
Roosevelt Elementary
412 students
What this shows Franklin Middle reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Franklin Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Janesville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Middle
How many students attend Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has 486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Middle is 10.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 36% lower 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?
61.0% of students at Franklin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Middle is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Middle?
Franklin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 rank among middle schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Franklin Middle, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.