Enrollment
486
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Middle compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Middle
Franklin Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling 486 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Franklin Middle is leaner than roughly 88% of Wisconsin schools and 30% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 486 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Janesville's middle schools, it stands alongside Marshall Middle (747 students): Franklin Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students) and Parker High (1,272 students) alongside Franklin Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklin Middle compares
Franklin Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Franklin Middle.
$13,579
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Franklin Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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