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Franklin Middle School

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Franklin Middle School ranks 31 st of 177 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 177 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Franklin Middle School is a public middle school in Pocatello, ID, serving 718 students in grades 6–8 as part of the Pocatello District. The school is a consistent academic standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile of Idaho middle schools in 2025–2026.

Academically, Franklin outperforms both its district and state averages by wide margins. In the 2025–2026 ISAT tests, 56.5% of Franklin students were proficient in math, 69.4% in English language arts, and 58.3% in 8th-grade science. By comparison, the state averages were 43.1% in math, 54.0% in ELA, and 42.9% in science. The gap between Franklin and its same-district neighbors is even more pronounced: Franklin's math proficiency was 12 points higher than Alameda Middle School, 19 points higher than Irving Middle School, and 21 points higher than Hawthorne Middle School. Franklin also stands out for its attendance culture, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 12.9% versus the district's 17.9%, and its success extends to economically disadvantaged students, who ranked in the 81st percentile statewide.

Franklin's statewide ranking history shows sustained excellence, with the school never slipping below the 79th percentile in the past decade. While its 2025–2026 percentile (82nd) is slightly below its recent peak, Franklin remains a clear academic leader in the area. One area to watch is the performance of Hispanic students, who ranked at the 55th percentile in 2023–2024, notably lower than the school's overall performance. Still, Franklin achieves the highest outcomes in the region while carrying larger class sizes and lower per-pupil spending than several comparable schools, suggesting strong instructional efficiency. For parents, Franklin Middle School represents a high-performing option that consistently delivers strong academics, healthy attendance, and effective support for students across different backgrounds.

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Idaho middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pocatello District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg50%

Idaho avg47%

31^st of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Pocatello District

38^th of 104Pocatello 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
2026	77.9	31 of 177	82.5%	★★★★☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts69%+15 vs state

Science58%+15 vs state

Math56%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)				ISAT Science (2026)	ISAT English Language Arts (2026)				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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 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%)	77.9	31^st of 177 public middle schools	82.5%		83.4	20^th of 166 public middle schools	88.0%	11	52.2	58.3	58.7	56.5	58.3	58.0	76.8	73.2	69.4	$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%)	36.4	108^th of 177 public middle schools	39.0%		39.5	101^st of 166 public middle schools	39.2%	7	34.6	40.6	31.2	35.5	41.9	47.8	55.5	54.9	52.8	$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%)	58.8	60^th of 177 public middle schools	66.1%		62.5	49^th of 166 public middle schools	70.5%	11	40.5	42.7	50.0	44.4	51.5	55.9	61.8	70.6	62.8	$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%)	39.4	101^st of 177 public middle schools	42.9%		38.5	104^th of 166 public middle schools	37.3%	3	38.2	34.7	39.6	37.5	36.3	53.6	54.2	58.9	55.5	$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%)	51.4	76^th of 177 public middle schools	57.1%		49.6	77^th of 166 public middle schools	53.6%	1	38.8	53.5	40.9	44.6	43.2	42.9	67.7	63.6	57.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Middle School

Is Franklin Middle School a good school?

Franklin Middle School ranks 31^st of 177 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Franklin Middle School?

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

What district is Franklin Middle School in?

Pocatello District

What high school do graduates of Franklin Middle School attend?

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

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