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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School vs. Franklin Military Academy

Should you attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School or Franklin Military Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Franklin Military Academy
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Franklin Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 314 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Military Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
496 students
314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Military Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Military Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Military Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City 51爆料s and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Military Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City 51爆料s and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1773 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#505 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Military Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Military Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Military Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in VA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Franklin Military Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Military Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
173
64
Grade 7 Students
162
50
Grade 8 Students
161
33
Grade 9 Students
-
52
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
-
45
Grade 12 Students
-
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Military Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Military Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
92%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Military Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Military Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Military Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City 51爆料s and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Military Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Military Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Military Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City 51爆料s and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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