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Franklin Middle School (Closed 2009)

1200 Merchant St
Abilene, TX 79603
Franklin Middle School serves 632 students in grades 6-8. 
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
53 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Franklin Middle School?
632 students attend Franklin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Franklin Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Franklin Middle School offer ?
Franklin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Franklin Middle School part of?
Franklin Middle School is part of Abilene Independent School District.

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