FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Franklin Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Yakima School District school district, located in Yakima, WA with about 836 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Franklin Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 at 410 S 19th Ave in Yakima, Washington, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Yakima School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a well-established area of Yakima, providing a structured environment intended to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility as students prepare for their move to high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a diverse student body, reflecting the multicultural fabric of the Yakima Valley. Like many schools in the district, Franklin Middle School places an emphasis on core academic standards—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—while often integrating elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students' varied interests. By providing a combination of classroom instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students not only for high school success but also to become active, contributing members of the Yakima community.

For more information, contact Franklin Middle School at (509) 573-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.