Summary:
The Thief River Falls School District in Minnesota has one middle school, Franklin Middle, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Franklin Middle does not appear to be a standout performer compared to other middle schools in the district or across the state.
Franklin Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 249 out of 545 schools in 2023-2024 to 255 out of 529 schools in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating out of 5 by SchoolDigger for the 2024-2025 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores in Math and Reading, has consistently been below the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math was 35.12%, compared to the district average of 39.92% and the state average of 45.21%. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading was 40.58%, compared to the district average of 44.76% and the state average of 49.59%.
The data suggests that Franklin Middle may benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, curriculum, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement and support student learning. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (40.6%) at the school may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes.
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