Franklin Middle School vs. Carson Middle School
Should you attend Franklin Middle School or Carson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Franklin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Carson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 798 students in grades 7-8, Franklin Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,358 students in grades 7-8, Carson Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
798 students
1,358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
120 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
393
646
Grade 8 Students
405
712
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
43%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
42%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%