Frankfort Middle School

Summary:

Frankfort Middle School is a public middle school serving 706 students in grades 6-8 in Frankfort, Indiana, which is part of the Community Schools of Frankfort district. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly Hispanic (55.95%) and low-income (71.64% to 83.29% free/reduced lunch) student population, consistently underperforming test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates.

Frankfort Middle School stands out as an underperforming outlier compared to nearby middle schools like East Tipp Middle School, Carroll Junior High, and Western Middle School. The school's ELA and math proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Indiana middle schools, maintaining a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

The high free/reduced lunch rate at Frankfort Middle School suggests that the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism. The school's racial diversity, with a majority Hispanic enrollment, could present both opportunities and challenges in terms of meeting the needs of all students. Addressing these persistent issues will require a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at Frankfort Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 329 N Maish Rd
       Frankfort, IN  46041


(765) 659-3321

District: Community Schools of Frankfort

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,330 Help


Students who attend Frankfort Middle School usually attend:

High:    Frankfort High School

Feeder schools for Frankfort Middle School:

Elementary:    Blue Ridge Primary Elementary School
    Green Meadows Intermediate Elementary
    Suncrest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.4%
White:
41.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frankfort Middle School ranks worse than 60.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.4%), White (41.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankfort Middle School is $9,330.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frankfort Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Frankfort Middle School 295th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Frankfort Middle School in the ranking list.)

Community Schools of Frankfort:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Schools of Frankfort 274th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frankfort Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.12 171st 222 23.0%
2005 35.91 294th 370 20.5%
2006 39.56 278th 375 25.9%
2007 31.00 323rd 382 15.4%
2008 34.55 313th 392 20.2%
2009 33.06 331st 423 21.7%
2010 31.82 341st 428 20.3%
2011 35.52 356th 451 21.1%
2012 41.88 310th 447 30.6%
2013 27.45 369th 444 16.9%
2014 18.58 410th 470 12.8%
2015 21.05 403rd 485 16.9%
2016 32.81 381st 494 22.9%
2017 23.50 388th 472 17.8%
2018 25.19 386th 473 18.4%
2019 20.71 392nd 470 16.6%
2021 28.73 352nd 483 27.1%
2022 31.45 345th 490 29.6%
2023 42.42 276th 489 43.6%
2024 40.18 295th 485 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frankfort Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 3 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 749 5 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1990 717 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 737 3 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1992 744 3 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1993 758 2 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 763 0 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1995 690 1 2 39 0 n/a n/a 8 740
1996 690 1 2 39 0 n/a n/a 8 740
1997 648 3 2 41 0 n/a n/a 6 700
1998 661 2 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 654 3 4 82 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2000 647 4 2 95 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2001 636 2 2 104 1 n/a n/a 0 745
2002 634 3 3 143 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2003 634 3 3 143 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2004 613 2 2 152 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2005 579 4 2 162 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 546 3 2 173 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 533 2 3 198 0 n/a n/a 16 752
2008 499 4 5 205 0 n/a n/a 15 728
2009 495 4 3 206 0 n/a n/a 19 727
2010 464 6 4 224 2 n/a n/a 22 722
2011 423 5 2 228 1 0 25 0 684
2012 387 6 1 257 1 0 24 0 676
2013 392 3 1 282 0 0 27 0 705
2014 382 7 0 343 0 1 17 0 750
2015 384 7 0 352 0 1 11 0 755
2016 343 9 0 348 0 2 6 0 708
2017 352 6 1 345 1 0 9 0 714
2018 311 1 2 362 1 1 9 0 687
2019 335 3 3 389 3 2 8 0 743
2020 320 5 4 422 1 2 13 0 767
2021 320 5 2 431 1 2 10 0 771
2022 307 4 1 403 1 2 12 0 730
2023 287 6 2 395 1 2 13 0 706
2024 273 6 2 368 0 1 14 0 664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frankfort Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 28.5 18.5 19.2
1989 782 41.9 18.6 14.2
1990 741 43.2 17.1 18.8
1991 776 42.2 18.3 33.9
1992 787 n/a n/a 22.2
1993 800 42.1 19.0 26.5
1994 806 42.6 18.9 25.7
1995 740 43.3 17.1 26.9
1996 740 43.3 17.1 26.9
1997 700 43.2 16.2 29.7
1998 726 43.2 16.8 33.3
1999 743 43.3 17.2 40.2
2000 748 42.5 17.6 45.2
2001 745 43.6 17.1 46.2
2002 783 47.4 16.5 52.4
2003 783 47.4 16.5 52.4
2004 769 46.3 16.6 52.3
2005 747 46.5 16.1 53.4
2006 724 47.3 15.3 55.4
2007 752 n/a n/a 58.6
2008 728 50.2 14.5 62.7
2009 727 49.5 14.7 66.2
2010 722 49.0 14.7 68.1
2011 684 47.7 14.3 68.1
2012 676 49.0 13.7 71
2013 705 44.0 16.0 73.8
2014 750 47.0 15.9 74.7
2015 755 47.0 16.0 77.4
2016 708 46.0 15.3 80.4
2017 714 37.0 19.2 80.8
2018 687 48.0 14.3 81.2
2019 743 46.0 16.1 81
2020 767 45.0 17.0 80.4
2021 771 48.5 15.8 75.7
2022 730 44.5 16.4 71.6
2023 706 43.0 16.4 83.3
2024 664 41.0 16.1 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frankfort Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 28.5 18.5 19.2
1989 782 41.9 18.6 14.2
1990 741 43.2 17.1 18.8
1991 776 42.2 18.3 33.9
1992 787 n/a n/a 22.2
1993 800 42.1 19.0 26.5
1994 806 42.6 18.9 25.7
1995 740 43.3 17.1 26.9
1996 740 43.3 17.1 26.9
1997 700 43.2 16.2 29.7
1998 726 43.2 16.8 33.3
1999 743 43.3 17.2 40.2
2000 748 42.5 17.6 45.2
2001 745 43.6 17.1 46.2
2002 783 47.4 16.5 52.4
2003 783 47.4 16.5 52.4
2004 769 46.3 16.6 52.3
2005 747 46.5 16.1 53.4
2006 724 47.3 15.3 55.4
2007 752 n/a n/a 58.6
2008 728 50.2 14.5 62.7
2009 727 49.5 14.7 66.2
2010 722 49.0 14.7 68.1
2011 684 47.7 14.3 68.1
2012 676 49.0 13.7 71
2013 705 44.0 16.0 73.8
2014 750 47.0 15.9 74.7
2015 755 47.0 16.0 77.4
2016 708 46.0 15.3 80.4
2017 714 37.0 19.2 80.8
2018 687 48.0 14.3 81.2
2019 743 46.0 16.1 81
2020 767 45.0 17.0 80.4
2021 771 48.5 15.8 75.7
2022 730 44.5 16.4 71.6
2023 706 43.0 16.4 83.3
2024 664 41.0 16.1 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frankfort Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $654 (7.9%) $7,668 (92.1%) $8,323
2020 $594 (7.6%) $7,242 (92.4%) $7,836
2021 $954 (11.4%) $7,408 (88.6%) $8,362
2022 $1,800 (19.3%) $7,529 (80.7%) $9,330

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankfort Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 392nd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 276th of 489 Middle schools
 27%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Middle School)3228.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)3228.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Frankfort Middle School)22.732.7
 10%
   6th Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)22.732.7
 10%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Frankfort Middle School)25.924.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade Science (Community Schools of Frankfort)25.924.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Middle School)3031.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)3031.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Frankfort Middle School)16.120.4
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)16.120.4
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frankfort Middle School)36.836.6
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)36.836.6
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Frankfort Middle School)28.731.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)28.731.9
 3.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students743706
 5%
African American36
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic389395
 1.5%
Pacific Islander22
White335287
 14.3%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%83.3%
 2.3%


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Students at Frankfort Middle School are 55% Hispanic, 41% White, 2% Two or more races.

Frankfort Middle School ranks 295th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Frankfort Middle School usually go on to attend Frankfort High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Frankfort Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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