Franklin STEAM Middle School

The school boasts experienced faculty and uses up-to-date tech for enhanced learning.

Facilities include a swimming pool, providing unique educational opportunities.

Franklin STEAM Magnet Middle in Minneapolis caters to 6th-8th graders with a focus on STEAM.

Franklin offers a seamless community pathway from elementary through high school.

The curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge STEAM education, connecting concepts.

Students develop critical thinking skills by solving real-world problems.

Franklin STEAM Magnet Middle promotes hands-on learning in both academic and extracurriculars.

Franklin STEAM Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1501 Aldrich Ave N, Minneapolis, MN

Near North Neighborhood

Minneapolis Public School District

279 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Karon Cunningham

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
18%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

18%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

16.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

323:1

Student Diversity

Male

59.9%

Female

40.1%

Black

65.5%

Hispanic

11.5%

White

9.1%

Two or more races

7.7%

Native American

4.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 student

5/13/2025

honestly from experience there are high kids left and right and a fight almost every day but that's normal. the food is average at best but It feels understaffed by a lot like we need more teachers and deans combined here. we have to many kids and not enough staff or classes to deal with them

5.0 parent

11/18/2024

I am so impressed by the dedication of the teachers at the school. They are way under funded. It is a crime in this country to not give all the schools the same amount of money. They use test scores as an excuse to under funds already impoverished schools. They have small class sizes and my son with...

5.0 parent

6/18/2024

I love this school for my daughter

5.0 parent

8/27/2019

Every time I have entered the school, the staff and administration have been overly helpful and has greeted each child that passes by. I think the staff does an amazing job given the circumstances. I spoke to one teacher and she has compassion and respect for the children and just wishes they can ov...

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% Renters

67%

Household Income

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