Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
Should you attend Franklin Middle School or Edison Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Edison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Edison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
665 students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2220 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1721 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
212
Grade 7 Students
213
217
Grade 8 Students
214
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
42%
38%
% White
25%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%