FRANKLIN MIDDLE

THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
300 SPRUCE AVE S
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701
421 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
421
Total Students
27.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    336 (79.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.7 %)
  • American Indian
    18 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: THIEF RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)681-8813
Website: http://trf.k12.mn.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 120
Grade 8 151
Gender Ratio