Franklin Intermediate School

Franklin Intermediate School in Franklin, OH, serves 632 students in grades 3–5 in the Franklin City district, the largest elementary building in its district. For 2025–2026, it ranks 862nd of 1,560 Ohio elementary schools (45th percentile, 2 of 5 stars); its district ranks 414th of 773 (46th percentile, 2 stars). Only one year of school-level data is available, so trends cannot be assessed. Its test results are identical to the district's because it is the only Franklin City building assessed in grades 3–5. Chronic absenteeism is 23.4% (better than the district's 26.1%), and its student/teacher ratio of 23.4:1 is the highest in the comparison set, well above Jane Chance Intermediate School (14.5:1).

Test results are mixed: four of seven measures are below the state and three are above, ranging from −13.9 to +7.4. Grade 4 math is a strength (74.7% proficient vs. 67.3% state), while grade 5 math is the clear weak spot (45.2% vs. 59.1% state, 13.9 points below). Grade 5 ELA is above state (73.1% vs. 70.4%). Compared with Jane Chance Intermediate School in Miamisburg City, which also serves grades 3–5, results are similar in several areas but diverge sharply on grade 5 math (45.2% vs. 67.3%, a 22.1-point gap). Dennis in the high-performing Springboro Community City district (5 stars, 92nd percentile) leads Franklin Intermediate by 32.9 points in grade 5 math (78.1% vs. 45.2%).

On a positive note, results for low-income, English-language-learner, and special-education students are at or above the school's overall 45th percentile, suggesting it compares well against peer schools serving similar populations. Male and female results are essentially flat. Free/reduced-price lunch eligibility and per-student spending are not reported for this school. Neighboring districts like Middletown City and Carlisle Local provide context, but Franklin Intermediate's key challenges are its high class size, elevated absenteeism relative to nearby districts, and the pronounced grade 5 math weakness. Overall, it is a mid-pack school whose aggregate standing masks both real strengths and a clear area for improvement.