Franklin Middle

1501 ALDRICH AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411

www.mpls.k12.mn.us

254 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Franklin Middle School, located in the Near North neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of early adolescents. The school community emphasizes equitable access to education and strives to prepare students for the transition to high school by fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

The school’s location on Aldrich Avenue North places it at the heart of its community, where it often serves as a focal point for neighborhood engagement. Franklin Middle School offers a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities intended to keep students active and involved. By prioritizing a culturally responsive curriculum and maintaining partnerships with local organizations, the school aims to provide its diverse student body with the tools and resources necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

254

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	22
Black	158
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Black
158 (62.2%)
White
40 (15.7%)
Two or More
26 (10.2%)
Hispanic
22 (8.7%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.6%)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-2600
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 92

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 79