Enrollment
1,388
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin, TN
Fred J Page Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fred J Page Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470453001896
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred J Page Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,388
- students enrolled
Fred J Page Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J Page Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Williamson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470453001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred J Page Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred J Page Middle School
Fred J Page Middle School is a large middle school in Franklin, Tennessee, enrolling 1,388 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Tennessee schools and 46% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,388 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Franklin's middle schools, it stands alongside Grassland Middle School (798 students): Fred J Page Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 14.3:1).
Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students) and Ravenwood High School (1,975 students) alongside Fred J Page Middle School.
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 Fred J Page Middle School compares
Fred J Page Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,388
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.8%
Asian 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Fred J Page Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamson County, which includes Fred J Page Middle School.
$10,710
Per student
-1%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 26.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Fred J Page Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ravenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred J Page Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Franklin
3 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 Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fred J Page Middle School
How many students attend Fred J Page Middle School?
Fred J Page Middle School has 1,388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred J Page Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred J Page Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred J Page Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fred J Page Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred J Page Middle School?
Fred J Page Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Fred J Page Middle School rank among middle schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J Page Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Fred J Page Middle School a good school?
Fred J Page Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. 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 Williamson County?
Besides Fred J Page Middle School, Williamson County also operates Independence High School (2,091 students), Ravenwood High School (1,975 students), and Franklin High School (1,729 students). See the Williamson County district page for the complete list.
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