FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

FRANKLIN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN with about 480 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, FRANKLIN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FRANKLIN MIDDLE School, located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, serves as a key educational facility within the Independent School District 561. Situated on Spruce Avenue South, the school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grade levels. As part of the Thief River Falls school system, the institution is committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering academic growth, social development, and community engagement for the local student population.

The school functions as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, emphasizing a curriculum designed to challenge students as they transition into more complex academic subjects. By utilizing the resources provided by the district’s central administration, FRANKLIN MIDDLE School aims to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. Families looking for specific information regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, or staff contact details can utilize the official district website at trf.k12.mn.us.

For more information, contact FRANKLIN MIDDLE at (218) 681-8813 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.