Franklin Middle School

Franklin Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
817 N Harris Ave,  Champaign, IL
Champaign Unit 4 School District
4.0
3.7
632 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Angela Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
20%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
173:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Black
45.9%
White
21.3%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#27 Most Diverse Public MS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
9/14/2014
My overall experience was nice. They were always trying to find a way to make things better. I personally think it's the better choice out of the other middle schools in the area and would go there if I could do it all over again.
4.0 NicheUser
9/14/2014
Franklin was very diverse and very accepting of other cultures
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
2.0 other
5/17/2025
I went to Franklin for two years after the pandemic and my experience was not great student disturbances impacted my learning by arguing and yelling. I have had objects thrown at me and others even with telling a substitute nothing happened. On rare occasions people would just touch you for no reaso...
4.0 other
4/26/2022
The school has made a lot of improvements in recent years with regard to the quality of academics and instruction. The administration and teachers really care about making the school a good environment for students to learn. The school is one of the most diverse in the entire state and educates stud...
5.0 other
4/29/2017
I continue to be impressed with how Franklin creates a safe, academically innovative, and socially/emotionally healthy environment. While no school is without its challenges, Franklin's staff truly care about their families and go above and beyond to develop relationships of trust. Go Knights!

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Franklin Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Champaign, IL and is served by the Champaign Unit 4 School District in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 632 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Franklin Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Actions Program, Re-Start Program, R E A D Y Program, and more. Learn more about what Champaign has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin Middle School.

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