B−
Franklin Classical Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
540 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 · (562) 435-4952 · Part of Long Beach Unified School District
Students
991
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Franklin Classical Middle
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 48.6%
Location
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540 Cerritos Ave., Long Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6331
Grade 7321
Grade 8339
Enrollment over time
1,200’20
1,095’21
1,095’22
1,025’23
991’24
Down 17.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 77%Black 12%Asian 6%Two or more races 2%White 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.