C
Below Average
57/100

Franklin-Simpson Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 322 S College St, Franklin, KY 42134
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Kentucky
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
627
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+10 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency53% (+11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White64%54%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Black52%52%reading +17 pts, math +29 pts93rd percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading -3 pts, math +10 pts56th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%45%reading +10 pts, math +5 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 322 S College St
City Franklin
ZIP Code 42134
District 2105400
NCES School ID 210540001300
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42134

Understanding the community around Franklin-Simpson Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,864
Per Capita Income $27,464
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 90.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,800
Median Rent $960
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin-Simpson Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Black 8.5%
Two or More Races 8.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 627
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin-Simpson Middle School?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School has 627 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Franklin-Simpson Middle School serve?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin-Simpson Middle School receive per student?
Franklin-Simpson Middle School receives $13,428 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin-Simpson Middle School in 42134 ▼
Avg Home Value
$251,616
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,538
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
35.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026