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Franklin Central Junior High

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Franklin Central Junior High ranks 196 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Franklin Central Junior High is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,672 students. The school is part of the Franklin Township Community School Corporation district. Over the past 10 years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 81st to 196th out of over 470-490 Indiana middle schools, with a current ranking of 196th and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin Central Junior High faces several challenges, including increasing chronic absenteeism, declining academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's ELA and Math proficiency rates have decreased in recent years, falling below the district averages and state averages, particularly in 8th grade. Compared to nearby schools like New Palestine Junior High School, which outperforms Franklin Central Junior High in both ELA and Math proficiency, the academic performance gap is significant. This may be partly attributed to the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Franklin Central Junior High (53.11%) compared to New Palestine Junior High (27.7%), indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Franklin Central Junior High, which has increased from $8,313 in 2020-2021 to $10,832 in 2023-2024, and the improved student-teacher ratio from 28:1 to 19:1, these efforts have not yet translated into significant improvements in student outcomes. Addressing the challenges faced by Franklin Central Junior High may require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community to support student success.

1,797

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,832

Per pupil spending ?

51.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10440 Indian Crk Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259

(317) 803-8100

District: Franklin Township Com School Corp

Students who attend Franklin Central Junior High usually attend:

High:

Franklin Central High School

Feeder schools for Franklin Central Junior High:

Elementary:	Acton Elementary School
	Arlington Elementary School
	Bunker Hill Elementary School
	Mary Adams Elementary School
	More...
	South Creek Elementary
	Thompson Crossing Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

Asian:

18.4%

African American:

12.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Indiana median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg42%

196^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	196 of 480	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.1	147 of 491	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	133 of 489	72.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	169 of 490	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	181 of 483	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.4	193 of 470	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	121 of 473	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	77.5	81 of 472	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	77.3	84 of 494	83.0%	★★★★☆
2015	76.8	82 of 485	83.1%	★★★★☆
2014	73.9	96 of 470	79.6%	★★★★☆
2013	71.4	110 of 444	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	79.9	49 of 447	89.0%	★★★★☆
2011	79.2	59 of 451	86.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%

Math34%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)						ILEARN Math (2025)						ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Central Junior High	Public	7-8	10440 Indian Crk Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-8100	1,797	91	19.7	51.6%	944 (52.5%)	227 (12.6%)	168 (9.3%)	330 (18.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	124 (6.9%)	57	196^th of 480 public middle schools	59.2%		68.1	147^th of 491 public middle schools	70.1%	49				35.8	39.6	37.6				34.3	33.3	33.9						$10,832	$380	$10,451
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate	Public	4-6	8735 Indian Creek Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5900	1,365	77	17.7	50.7%	704 (51.6%)	204 (14.9%)	124 (9.1%)	244 (17.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (6.2%)								(n/a)	43.2	42.2	43.6			43.0	59.4	47.2	42.9			49.7	52.0	43.6	47.9	54.2		$7,677	$380	$7,297
Edgewood Intermediate School	Public	4-6	7620 Edgewood	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 803-5024	1,300	74	17.6	55.8%	662 (50.9%)	123 (9.5%)	153 (11.8%)	271 (20.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (6.7%)								(n/a)	33.5	33.2	38.6			35.1	46.8	41.7	30.4			39.7	38.7	43.9	41.2	42.6		$7,443	$380	$7,063
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle	Public	5-8	8575 E Raymond St	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-8900	1,079	67	16.0	60.1%	250 (23.2%)	453 (42.0%)	275 (25.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (8.8%)	22.4	370^th of 480 public middle schools	22.9%		16	412^th of 491 public middle schools	16.1%	42		25.1	28.4	21.9	24.3	24.9		20.8	24.3	12.0	9.2	16.8		23.9	23.9	18.5		$12,851	$1,327	$11,523
Creston Intermediate & Middle School	Public	5-8	10925 E Prospect St	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-6800	1,106	71	15.4	63.7%	97 (8.8%)	709 (64.1%)	204 (18.4%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (7.7%)	13.8	409^th of 480 public middle schools	14.8%		12.5	429^th of 491 public middle schools	12.6%	20		20.3	20.1	13.7	22.7	19.2		13.8	11.4	11.8	8.1	11.3		17.7	17.7	12.7		$11,721	$1,288	$10,433
New Palestine Junior High School	Public	7-8	2279 S 600 W	New Palestine	46163	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 861-4487	606	38	16.1	25.4%	540 (89.1%)	14 (2.3%)	26 (4.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	77.3	98^th of 480 public middle schools	79.6%		91.5	35^th of 491 public middle schools	92.9%	63				42.7	49.0	45.7				46.5	44.8	45.7					97.1	$10,862	$462	$10,399
New Palestine Intermediate School	Public	5-6	5613 W 200 South	New Palestine	46163	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 861-4463	605	30	20.1	29.1%	538 (88.9%)	15 (2.5%)	27 (4.5%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)								(n/a)		48.1	52.0			49.9		53.5	56.9			55.1		54.4	54.4	48.1		$9,268	$512	$8,756
Central Elementary School	Public	5-6	1000 Main St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 784-4565	389	28	13.8	49.6%	237 (60.9%)	58 (14.9%)	54 (13.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.8%)								(n/a)		24.5	21.4			22.9		24.5	17.0			20.7		28.5	28.5	20.2		$13,306	$1,743	$11,563
Beech Grove Middle School	Public	7-8	1248 Buffalo St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 784-6649	440	30	14.9	55.2%	288 (65.5%)	51 (11.6%)	59 (13.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.9%)	39.2	308^th of 480 public middle schools	35.8%		46.9	262^nd of 491 public middle schools	46.6%	46				22.6	35.3	28.6				25.7	29.5	27.5						$13,947	$1,421	$12,526
Triton Central Middle School	Public	5-8	4740 W 600 N	Fairland	46126	Shelby County	Northwestern Con School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 835-3006	426	35	12.3	37.6%	385 (90.4%)	8 (1.9%)	19 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	68.5	133^rd of 480 public middle schools	72.3%		71.7	126^th of 491 public middle schools	74.3%	7		48.9	37.2	43.9	49.6	45.1		41.1	44.7	42.1	34.8	40.3		44.7	44.7	46.7		$10,165	$325	$9,840

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Central Junior High

What high school do graduates of Franklin Central Junior High attend?

Students who attend Franklin Central Junior High usually go on to attend Franklin Central High School

How many students attend Franklin Central Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,797 students attended Franklin Central Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Central Junior High?

Students at Franklin Central Junior High are 53% White, 18% Asian, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Franklin Central Junior High in?

Franklin Township Com School Corp

Is Franklin Central Junior High a good school?

Franklin Central Junior High ranks 196^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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