FRANKLIN MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL

327 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle Magnet School, located in the historic East Tampa area, is part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer specialized academic programming that distinguishes it from traditional neighborhood schools. It serves the local community by providing a structured middle school environment focused on student achievement, character development, and preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hillsborough County school system, which emphasizes academic excellence and equitable access to resources. By integrating specific magnet themes into its curriculum, Franklin Middle Magnet aims to engage students through hands-on learning and specialized instruction. Prospective families and community members can find detailed information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, and district policies through the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website.

327

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	78
Black	163
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
163 (49.8%)
Hispanic
78 (23.9%)
White
61 (18.7%)
Two or More
20 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)744-8108
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANKLIN MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	97
Grade 8	126

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANKLIN MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	327	100%

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