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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Franklin Classical Middle

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 540 Cerritos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802-1623

(562) 435-4952

4/10
#893
Rank 893 out of 1,315
Top 68%
English Language Arts3/10 · #934 · 29th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #833 · 37th percentile
Science3/10 · #958 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Franklin Classical Middle sits in the heart of Long Beach, a city known for its diverse, tight-knit neighborhoods and strong sense of local identity. Families drawn here tend to value the classical, structured approach to learning that sets this school apart from a typical middle school experience, even as the school works to build on its academic growth. Long Beach itself offers a lot — walkable streets, a vibrant arts scene, and easy access to the coast — making it an appealing place to raise kids who are engaged in their community both inside and outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

918 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
713 (78%)
African American
103 (11%)
Asian
59 (6%)
Multiple Races
20 (2%)
White
17 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners392 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged847 (92%)
Students with Disabilities170 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

991
Enrollment
42.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.5
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #116 · 92nd percentile

230 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found