Franklin Middle School

www.champaignschools.org

665 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle School, located at 817 N. Harris Ave in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a core educational institution within the Champaign Unit 4 School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social transitions inherent in their middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum and various extracurricular activities, the school aims to challenge students intellectually while encouraging them to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school community places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement, striving to build a foundation of academic excellence and community responsibility. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Franklin Middle School utilizes a collaborative approach involving educators, families, and the wider Champaign community to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

665

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	82
Black	281
Asian	79
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
281 (42.3%)
White
167 (25.1%)
Hispanic
82 (12.3%)
Asian
79 (11.9%)
Two or More
54 (8.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3819
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 238

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 214