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Franklin Middle School

300 20th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

Top 25% School in Iowa

Ranked 102 of 183 in Iowa

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About Franklin Middle School

Franklin Middle School is 300 20th Street NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the northeast part of the city. The school is for kids in grades 6–8. There are about 620 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. 53% of people are good at math. 65% of people can read well. There are equal numbers of male and female. The school is organized and open to everyone, with routines that help students stay on track with their studies and be polite. Students do better when they know what is expected of them and when the rules in the classroom are always the same. The area has access to both residential neighborhoods and public transportation. The price of homes near the school ranges from $240,000 to $410,000. Parents often talk about how well the staff communicates and how much the school cares about the growth of its students. Franklin Middle School wants to be one of the best middle schools in Iowa. Its students' proficiency levels are close to the state average.

Contact Information

Address

300 20th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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Phone

(319) 558-2452

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 65% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
532
Total Students
$40997
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 102 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Franklin Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 59.4%
Asian 0.38%
Hispanic 7.89%
Black 18.8%
Two+ Races 12.41%
Native Am. 0.19%
White
59.4%
Asian
0.38%
Hispanic
7.89%
Black
18.8%
Two+ Races
12.41%
Native Am.
0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 532
47.56%
253 Female
52.07%
277 Male

Student Population

532 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

266 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Franklin Middle School hosted College & Career Pathways meetings to guide families on future planning. The school also launched free summer meals for students, enhancing community support. Staff are working under ESSA Targeted Year 1 to improve subgroup performance. The school maintains strong reading scores and active family engagement.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school operate on a block schedule?

Ans. A traditional period schedule is used.

Q2. Are students allowed open campus privileges?

Ans. No, students remain on campus during school hours.

Q3. How does the school manage hallway supervision?

Ans. Staff monitor transitions between classes.

Q4. Is student transportation coordinated with after-school activities?

Ans. Transportation is limited to regular bus routes.

Q5. Are parent-teacher conferences held annually?

Ans. Conferences are scheduled each academic year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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