The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Franklin Middle School
Franklin Middle School serves grades six through eight in Greeley, a mid-sized Front Range city with a working-class, agricultural, and college-town character. The school is part of Greeley-Evans School District 6, which recently secured significant new funding through a voter-approved bond and property tax override dedicated to safety upgrades, facility repairs, mental health support, and staff recruitment. That same bond financed the construction of a new district-wide K-12 pre-engineering school, a separate choice option for families who want a STEM-focused pathway.
The student body of roughly an enrollment size a parent would expect for a single middle school is predominantly Hispanic, with a small share of White students and even smaller groups of Black, Asian, and other backgrounds. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a reflection of the economic context of the surrounding community, where major employers include meatpacking, healthcare, education, and government.
On state assessments, Franklin Middle School’s results are below the state average and below the midpoint among districts within Weld County. In math, roughly a quarter of tested students met the proficiency benchmark, and in English language arts, a little more than a quarter did. In eighth-grade science, the share was lower than either. A parent looking at these numbers will see an academic picture that indicates substantial room for growth. The district itself has publicly acknowledged low proficiency scores and has implemented new literacy and math intervention programs, with updates presented to the school board in the recent past. These interventions are a lasting district initiative, so families enrolled at Franklin Middle School are part of a system that is actively trying to address performance.
Because Franklin is a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing were not available in the information we reviewed. Likewise, information on program offerings—such as gifted education, music, or career and technical courses—was absent from the data we had; prospective families would likely want to ask the school directly about electives, extracurriculars, and any advanced or support programs in place.
The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits within a district that spans Greeley and the neighboring community of Evans. Greeley’s housing market, while more expensive than in years past, remains somewhat more affordable than in nearby Fort Collins or Denver. Median home values in the zip code area have seen a modest year-over-year dip, and rental prices have also edged slightly lower, though the area has experienced steady population growth over the last decade.
For a family considering Franklin Middle School, the central consideration is the academic environment: proficiency rates are low, and the district is in the early stages of a multi-year push to improve literacy and math outcomes through targeted interventions. The school serves a high-poverty student population, which can bring additional support needs and resources. Greeley offers a range of civic and cultural anchors, including a university campus downtown, performing arts venues, and annual events, but much of the city’s built environment is car-oriented and spread out. The district has invested in safety and mental health infrastructure, which may be relevant for families weighing those factors. A parent should explore what academic interventions look like at Franklin specifically, and what enrichment or support programs exist beyond the core classroom.
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