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Forest Park Middle

8225 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin, WI 53132Franklin Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,084
Students
Total enrolled
$14,459
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,084 students in grades 06–08 in Franklin, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,459 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Forest Park Middle is a very large middle in Franklin, Wisconsin, serving grades 06–08 with 1,084 students. The district invests $14,459 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Forest Park Middle

1,084
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
71
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution530 male · 554 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 205 students
Student Composition
13%
68%
11%
Asian13%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 550483000521

Academic Outcomes at Forest Park Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53132

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,459Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,459
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,362
Student Support$2,747
Administration$1,735
Operations$2,169
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,459 spent per student, an estimated $6,405 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
53%
State government
39.4%
Local (property tax)
53.5%
Federal programs
7.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Robinwood ElementaryPleasant View ElementaryCountry Dale ElementarySouthwood Glen Elementary
+1 more
↓
High School
Franklin HighMilwaukee County Correctional Facility South
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMilwaukee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFranklin Public School District →
Phone: (414)529-8250
NCES ID: 550483000521
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Franklin seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Franklin Public School District
High
Franklin High
1,571 students · 09–12
● 49 opp15% FRL
Elem
Robinwood Elementary
465 students · PK–05
● 49 opp21% FRL
Elem
Pleasant View Elementary
450 students · PK–05
● 49 opp22% FRL
Elem
Country Dale Elementary
447 students · PK–05
● 49 opp18% FRL
Elem
Southwood Glen Elementary
413 students · PK–05
● 49 opp12% FRL
Elem
Ben Franklin Elementary
332 students · PK–05
● 49 opp19% FRL
High
Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South
19 students · 09–12
● 49 opp74% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8225 W Forest Hill Ave, Franklin, WI 53132
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.