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Franklin Middle School

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Franklin Middle School ranks 20 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 88% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Franklin Middle School is a public middle school located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 756 students. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 35 out of 96 districts in Idaho and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Franklin Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Idaho, with a statewide ranking between 7th and 27th over the past several years. The school's performance on the ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) is significantly higher than the Pocatello District and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. In 2024-2025, Franklin Middle School had 57.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 46.1% for the Pocatello District and 43.1% for the state. In the same year, the school had 71.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to 56.5% for the Pocatello District and 53.9% for the state.

Franklin Middle School also performs well across different student subgroups, with female and male students ranking in the top 10-12 among Idaho middle schools in recent years. The school stands out in its ability to support students from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, ranking in the top 7-5 among Idaho middle schools in this category. When compared to other middle schools in the Pocatello District, such as Hawthorne Middle School and Irving Middle School, Franklin Middle School significantly outperforms its peers in academic proficiency and statewide rankings.

718

Students ?

20.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,818

Per pupil spending ?

33.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201-2704

(208) 233-5590

District: Pocatello District

Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Highland High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Middle School:

Elementary:	Edahow Elementary School
	Gate City Elementary School
	Greenacres Elementary School
	Tendoy Elementary School
	More...
	Washington Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Idaho middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg50%

Idaho avg47%

20^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Pocatello District

35^th of 96Pocatello District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	83.4	20 of 166	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	27 of 164	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	12 of 107	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.3	7 of 42	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.0	7 of 43	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	9 of 100	91.0%	★★★★★
2017	81.7	17 of 131	87.0%	★★★★☆
2016	83.4	8 of 98	91.8%	★★★★★
2015	78.9	18 of 100	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	63.9	58 of 173	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.0	48 of 171	71.9%	★★★★☆
2011	66.7	43 of 169	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	70.0	33 of 166	80.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	26 of 160	83.8%	★★★★☆
2008	61.1	58 of 158	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	85.5	9 of 72	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.7	8 of 51	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	77.5	6 of 28	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	86.1	6 of 60	90.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	48.9	25 of 56	55.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	73.9	7 of 37	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	5 of 27	81.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	79.5	12 of 72	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	7 of 51	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	74.8	8 of 28	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	7 of 60	88.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	84.0	11 of 81	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	5 of 13	61.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	9 of 29	69.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	4 of 18	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	6 of 21	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	9 of 35	74.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)88th percentile+4 vs school

White (2024)86th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2024)83rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)81st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)55th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%+18 vs state

Science61%+18 vs state

Math58%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 East Terry Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 233-5590	718	35	20.7	33.7%	589 (82.0%)	3 (0.4%)	73 (10.2%)	11 (1.5%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	29 (4.0%)	83.4	20^th of 166 public middle schools	88.0%		79.8	27^th of 164 public middle schools	83.5%	7	56.0	60.1	57.4	57.8	60.9	60.9	66.8	71.9	75.9	71.8	$6,818	$865	$5,953
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	911 North Grant Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 232-3039	702	37	19.1	46.9%	549 (78.2%)	5 (0.7%)	100 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	39.5	101^st of 166 public middle schools	39.2%		43.9	78^th of 164 public middle schools	52.4%	23	35.9	38.8	30.7	35.1	42.0	42.0	55.2	55.6	54.9	55.2	$7,793	$1,161	$6,633
Alameda Middle School	Public	6-8	845 McKinley Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 232-0378	572	33	17.2	46.2%	420 (73.4%)	3 (0.5%)	102 (17.8%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	27 (4.7%)	62.5	49^th of 166 public middle schools	70.5%		56.5	57^th of 164 public middle schools	65.2%	8	42.4	60.0	49.8	50.7	44.8	44.8	52.1	71.2	61.1	61.5	$7,136	$897	$6,240
Hawthorne Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 West Eldredge Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 237-1680	612	35	17.3	56.0%	413 (67.5%)	4 (0.7%)	95 (15.5%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (10.8%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.9%)	38.5	104^th of 166 public middle schools	37.3%		38.1	90^th of 164 public middle schools	45.1%	14	35.1	40.2	40.1	38.5	36.6	36.6	44.3	57.1	57.4	53.0	$6,204	$777	$5,428
Alpine Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1195 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	272	13	20.5		218 (80.1%)	3 (1.1%)	30 (11.0%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.4%)	49.6	77^th of 166 public middle schools	53.6%		69.2	40^th of 164 public middle schools	75.6%	37	48.4	45.6	40.8	45.3	45.1	45.1	50.5	55.1	57.7	54.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Middle School?

Students at Franklin Middle School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Franklin Middle School a good school?

Franklin Middle School ranks 20^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Franklin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Franklin Middle School usually go on to attend Highland High School

How many students attend Franklin Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 718 students attended Franklin Middle School.

What district is Franklin Middle School in?

Pocatello District

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