Franklin Middle School

1501 N Aldrich Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600 School website
Grades:
6-8
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:40AM-3:10PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
No
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis School Finder Rating

Low Performing

About

Extra programming

Enrichment & recreation: Beacons programs offer a variety of hands-on, structured activities that allow for “voice & choice,” where students can select & shape their own projects. These can include creative arts, physical fitness, cultural activities, & general enrichment programs led by staff.
Social & emotional development: A core component of the program is helping young people develop social & life skills. This is achieved through conflict resolution training, leadership development, & fostering positive relationships with peers & adults.
Community & family engagement: Beacons centers function as community hubs, providing services & activities for parents & other adults in addition to students. They host intergenerational events to bring families together & offer workshops on topics like naturalization & improving communication.
Health & wellness: Activities address critical issues like substance abuse prevention through public education, & some programs incorporate mindfulness & mental well-being practices

Uniforms

Students who attend Franklin Middle School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (254 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    5%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    62%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    9%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    16%
  • English Language Learner
    9%
  • From a Low Income Background
    83%
  • Special Education
    22%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (25 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    10%
  • Black or African American
    14%
  • Hispanic
    24%
  • Two or more races
    10%
  • White
    43%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

Low Performing

Academic performance rating

Low Performing

Academic programming

As a STEAM magnet school, Franklin focuses on the elements of a 21st-century education: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics. They use project-based learning to encourage their students to design, create, & evaluate work with real-world implications.

Special education programming

No response from school.

English language learner programming

No response from school.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2025 math proficiency - 7%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2025 reading proficiency - 15%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 2025 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2025 math progress - 21%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2025 reading progress - 19%

Climate

Below Average

Climate performance rating

Below Average

School values

No response from school.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
71% 56% 73% 76% 82% 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
5% 24% 29% 34% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 13 1 10 13 52

Equity

Low Performing

Equity performance rating

Low Performing

Equity vision

No response from school.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 4% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 4% Black or African American City average 0% English Language Learner City average 6% From a Low Income Background City average 4% Hispanic City average 30% Two or more races City average 5% Special Education City average 38% White City average 11% All students
0% 100% City average 4% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 4% Black or African American City average 0% English Language Learner City average 6% From a Low Income Background City average 4% Hispanic City average 30% Two or more races City average 5% Special Education City average 38% White City average 11% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 15% From a Low Income Background City average 8% Special Education City average 52% White City average 20% All students City average 10% Black or African American City average 18% English Language Learner
0% 100% City average 15% From a Low Income Background City average 8% Special Education City average 52% White City average 20% All students City average 10% Black or African American City average 18% English Language Learner

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Asian City average 67% Black or African American City average 100% Hispanic City average 100% Two or more races City average 73% White
0% 100% City average 100% Asian City average 67% Black or African American City average 100% Hispanic City average 100% Two or more races City average 73% White

Teachers of color

57%

Students of color

85%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 22% Black or African American City average 43% English Language Learner City average 30% From a Low Income Background City average 46% Hispanic City average 25% Special Education City average 70% White City average 34% All students
0% 100% City average 22% Black or African American City average 43% English Language Learner City average 30% From a Low Income Background City average 46% Hispanic City average 25% Special Education City average 70% White City average 34% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students
0% 100% City average 12 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 30 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 25 Two or more races City average 3 White City average 13 All students

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