Franklin Middle School

(630)682-2060

www.cusd200.org

525 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle School, located at 211 E. Franklin St. in Wheaton, Illinois, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of Community Unit School District 200, the school is situated in a central residential area of Wheaton, providing a convenient learning environment for local families. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive community that helps students navigate the transitional years between elementary and high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music programs, and various clubs. Franklin Middle School prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and student growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of Wheaton North High School. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Wheaton community’s commitment to quality public education.

525

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	68
Black	39
Asian	52
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
337 (64.2%)
Hispanic
68 (13.0%)
Asian
52 (9.9%)
Black
39 (7.4%)
Two or More
27 (5.1%)
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:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)682-2060
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 161

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 188

Grade 9 1