Franklin Middle

www.janesville.k12.wi.us/fra

539 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle School, located at 450 N. Crosby Ave in Janesville, Wisconsin, is a key component of the School District of Janesville. The school serves students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on providing a well-rounded educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility within a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents.

As part of the broader Janesville public school system, Franklin Middle emphasizes community engagement and curriculum standards that align with state benchmarks. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide resources. By encouraging collaboration among students, teachers, and parents, Franklin Middle strives to prepare its student body for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

539

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	86
Black	65
Asian	13
Two or More	61
American Indian	3

White
310 (57.6 %)
Hispanic
86 (16.0 %)
Black
65 (12.1 %)
Two or More
61 (11.3 %)
Asian
13 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)743-6000
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/fra
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 207