Top Rankings
Franklin Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,767 students in Franklin Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Franklin Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
4,767 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Franklin Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 443 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.51
# American Indian Students
17 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
559 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
12%
4%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
13%
# Black Students
104 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
3,314 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
70%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
278 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
250
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
271
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
283
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
313
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
343
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
340
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
374
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
364
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
425
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
414
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,950 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,666
$16,747
Spending / Student
$14,950
$16,719
Best Franklin Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,573 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7620 S 83rd St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8225 W Forest Hill Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #88.
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-4704
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 427-4704
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,767 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District is ranked #35 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Public School District?
70% of Franklin Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Public School District?
Franklin Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Franklin Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,950 is less than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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