Franklin STEAM Middle School

1501 Aldrich Ave N
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:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

12%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish, Somali

Extra programming

The school offers ALC, Beacons, & Middle School Athletics. 

Extracurriculars Offered:

Debate/Speech Clubs, Journalism/Newspaper Club, Music, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports, Theater

Uniforms

Students who attend Franklin STEAM 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 (287 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    10%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    66%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    11%
  • Two or more races
    2%
  • White
    9%
  • English Language Learner
    9%
  • From a Low Income Background
    89%
  • Special Education
    24%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (26 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    4%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    8%
  • Two or more races
    27%
  • White
    62%

Average student to teacher ratio

11:1

Academics

6%

Academic performance rating

6%

Academic programming

Franklin STEAM Middle School is a citywide magnet school. They incorporate science, technology, engineering, arts, & math (STEAM) into all learning. They also offer advanced instruction.

Academic Programs Offered:

Advanced Placement (AP), Arts Focused Programming, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

1 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 10%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 18%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 21%

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

2023 reading progress - 30%

Climate

16%

Climate performance rating

16%

School values

MPS values: 1) Equity, representation & anti-racism, 2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing; 3) Relationships, trust & communication; 4) Shared decision-making & voice; 5) Transparency & accountability; 6) Evidence-based strategies. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented. Read their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
81% 58% 64% 80% 65% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
54% 5% 24% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

29%

Equity performance rating

29%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 6% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 7% Black or African American City average 0% English Language Learner City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 62% White City average 14% All students
0% 100% City average 6% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 7% Black or African American City average 0% English Language Learner City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 6% Special Education City average 62% White City average 14% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 17% Black or African American City average 25% All students City average 34% Hispanic City average 57% White City average 21% From a Low Income Background City average 13% Special Education City average 34% English Language Learner
0% 100% City average 17% Black or African American City average 25% All students City average 34% Hispanic City average 57% White City average 21% From a Low Income Background City average 13% Special Education City average 34% English Language Learner

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 100% Two or more races City average 44% White City average 65% All teachers
0% 100% City average 100% Two or more races City average 44% White City average 65% All teachers

Teachers of color

38%

Students of color

91%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 30% English Language Learner City average 19% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Hispanic City average 15% Special Education City average 24% All students
0% 100% City average 18% Black or African American City average 30% English Language Learner City average 19% From a Low Income Background City average 36% Hispanic City average 15% Special Education City average 24% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 8 All students