Summary:
ZIP code 03235 has one listed middle school, Franklin Middle School, serving about 301 students in grades 5–8 in Franklin, New Hampshire, within the Franklin School District.
Because it is the only middle school in the ZIP code, there are no local school-to-school comparisons. The most important concern for parents is academic performance: proficiency results are well below New Hampshire averages in every reported subject. In 2025–2026, reading proficiency was 21% in grade 5, 24% in grade 7, and 18% in grade 8, compared with statewide results of 58%, 57%, and 51%, respectively. Seventh-grade mathematics proficiency was 14%, versus 44% statewide. Earlier 2024–2025 results were similarly low, with 13% proficiency in mathematics, 21% in reading, and 22% in science. Science appears to be the school’s relative strength, but it still trailed the state average of 38%.
The school’s results are generally close to those of the Franklin School District, suggesting that families should consider both school-level and districtwide improvement efforts. The district ranked 162nd of 166 districts, while the school ranked 138th of 138 schools in the latest ranking data and has consistently received a zero-star rating. The school reports a relatively favorable 10.9-to-1 student–teacher ratio, which could support small-group instruction and targeted tutoring. At the same time, 67.11% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–2025, indicating that many families may benefit from strong academic, attendance, and support services. Parents may want to ask about reading and math interventions, student progress monitoring, class sizes, staffing stability, and plans to improve outcomes across grades.
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